Z320 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) while Christmas holiday I alway make some of these fuel cap locks, fitts petrol / fuel cap Triumph TR4 / TR4A / TR5, some TR6 and other Triumph (some Spitfire, GT6, not TR3)with round diameter 50 mm, small latch as on photos, base / lower part must be one cast, not srewed type (TR3)lock is german trademark, no modification on fuel cap necessary, not visible by closed fuel cap, if interested send me a personal message, price is 60 55 GPB shipping included, shure - not a bargain but from evey sold lock I have to go out with my wife! That´s the deal with her for the time I spend in my workshop. Ciao Marco Edited January 21, 2018 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Very well done Marco ~ Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Very clever - what is different about TR3 fillers ? Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted January 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) Hi Bob, it would fit without any problem to a TR2-3, but I own / have no TR2-3 fuel cap to make the insert suitable. I only know the body is longer - so the hook does not grip. Further the nozzle is a little taller - so it is not possible to stick the insert in. And I´ve been told there should be 2 minimum different diameters on the TR2-3. Ciao Marco Edited January 2, 2018 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) I fitted a locking petrol cap to my 3A. I had a spare Mini Cooper 'Monza' locking cap. (Photo's. 1 and 2) I bought a Mini Cooper 'fake' second petrol tank neck from MiniSport and adapted it to fit into the 3A petrol tank. (Photo. 3). Very easy to do and it looks 'the business' on the TR. Tom. Edited January 2, 2018 by Fireman049 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR4A1965 Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 I bought one from Marco. Really well made and fitted like a glove first time. Takes about 2 seconds to fit:-) Comes with 2 keys. It arrived in a couple of days. Well done Marco! Great bit of kit! Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted January 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Hi Paul, I'm very pleased that you like it. Friend of mine will support me with both TR3 fuel caps, so I also can make some if those. Will only last 2 or 3 years :-) Ciao Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 Mine arrived from Germany yesterday morning. Had to sign for delivery (good), very well packaged, very well made and fits like a glove. This is something which I have thought about, on and off, for years because each re-fuelling takes some 65 litres of fuel and costs me about £77 (nominal 18 gallon tank), so I am very pleased that now I have a lock in place. Thanks, Marco. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) Hi Ian, will you fill my tank. It's only 11 gallons so will cost you less. Roger Edited January 18, 2018 by RogerH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted January 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 List of those who never get any lock: 1. RogerH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikell Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Received mine this morning from Germany. Nice piece of kit - very impressed. Using PM the whole process from order to payment to delivery took just a few days. Excellent, thanks Marco. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 I have written a short article about the lock, had it approved by Marco, and sent it to Mike Jennings (TR Action's Tech Ed) this morning. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) Dear Ian, thank you to let me work with you on this article, I like the result very much. Because it explains exactly how it works and everybody with this idea in mind and a lathe can make one DIY. The time I can spend on my car and bike hobby is very limited and more limited for this item. So I appreciate help for self-help. By the way - did anyone realise that the lock insert also fitts on the TR6 fuel cap ?!? - when you put the body (without cap) on a lathe and bore / spindle it out by the dimentions of the lock? This is my double DIY-advice, I will not offer to do that. Ciao Marco Edited January 23, 2018 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aldpilot Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Just received my Locking full cap from Marco. Fits my TR5 really well (took 2 seconds). Nicely made and it will stop horrible people putting things in the tank. Thanks Marco. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted February 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Great to read that from you! Two lock inserts for TR3 are also on their way to GB ???????? Regards Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lynchpin Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Hi Marco You have a pm, I think not good at computers Cheers Phil.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) Yeah, I know.... I gave you an answer 2 h later Edited February 14, 2018 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
signalredshaker Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Is there any risk of a spark (static electricity from clothing and and all that when the key hits the lock) causing a bang? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) that's a Hollywood fairy tale, please think of the common fuel cap locks of the 60ies - 90ies and still on motorbikes. Edited February 15, 2018 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lynchpin Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 Hi All Fuel cap arrived yesterday, very quick service excellent fit well done again to Marco, would definitely recommend it.. Cheers Phil... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monty Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 A nice piece of kit quickly fitted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ARCH Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Hi, recent member looking for a filler cap lock for my TR4A. Are they still available? Many thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 I suggest you contact Marco direct - details from my article in TR Action: Lock insert for TR4/4A fuel filler Ian Cornish For many years, this is something which I have thought about on and off because the extended tank in 4VC holds a nominal 18 gallons, and each re-fuelling swallows some 65 litres of fuel, costing me about £77. I have no wish to fit a locking cap because the Works’ competition cars didn’t have such in 1962 – and these caps cost between £45-60. So, I am very pleased that now I have a lock in place thanks to Marco in Germany (Z320 on the Forum), who posted early in January that he makes a lock insert for the round 2” (50 mm) diameter filler of TR4/4A/5, some TR6, and other Triumphs (some Spitfires, GT6, but not TR2-3 – see below). The lock itself is German (trademarked) and is supplied with two keys. No modification is required to the filler cap or its tube, and the device is invisible when the cap is closed. It can be seen that there is a very small breather hole to prevent a vacuum being created inside the tank. Mike Colman, also pleased with the unit, has mentioned another not insignificant benefit: “in addition to preventing fuel theft, it also stops intentional fuel contamination .... important to me”. The cap part must have a filler tube descending 2” (50mm) to a small gap between the upper (cap) part and the lower part, which is attached to the tank and is also smooth inside, this gap being bridged by the large diameter rubber tube. When the key is rotated, the lock engages its operating bar into the gap. The sidescreen models (TR2/3/3A) have a 2-part screwed casting, with the bottom edge of the lower section being further from the top, and that’s the reason why this lock insert is not suitable for them. Marco is getting hold of a TR2/3 filler assembly in order to see whether he might be able to make a lock insert to fit. If interested, send Marco a personal message (PM) via the Forum or via the email address below. The price to club members is £55.00 (GPB), inclusive of post & packing. Marco comments, “sure - not a bargain, but from every sold lock I have to go out with my wife! That´s the deal with her for the time I spend in my workshop!” As I hadn’t set-up internet banking (I have now), I paid Marco via PayPal. I had to sign for delivery (that’s good) and the unit was packaged securely. The unit is very well made and finished, and fits like a glove, so I am a happy customer (note: I have no commercial connection with Marco, whom I’ve never met). Marco can be contacted via Forum PM (Z320), or via email Z320@arcor.de Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ARCH Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Many thanks Ian, Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted August 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Hi Matt, thanks for your interest, I have no lock inserts ready at the moment but will make some for TR4 and 4A fuel caps when the nights will be longer. We stay in contact? Ciao Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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