I am retired from locksmithing; but work on cars a great deal, so I've kept my code key cutter. I just bought a '78 camaro, and in the trunk there was a locking gas cap with no key. I'd like to impression a key; but would like to have the Framon depth and spacing information so I can cut one to specs. Would appreciate any help.
Stant locking gas caps
Sep 02, 2006
Last reply: 19 years ago
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Same as Briggs and Stratton as used on Mack truck, Peterbuilt, Old Rambler (pre 1970) etc.
As Roger said, the old Briggs. The B-1 key. If that doesn't do you, try Illinois. That D and S works on many, many wafer locks. Pencil in the 5 depth, .170, as it isn't in my Framon book.
It's hard to believe you're retired locksmith. A gas cap is one of the simplist, and the most basic of the locks to pick open and make a key for. Pick it open, sight-read the depths, and use a clipper or make yourself a set of depth keys... Use a B1
Depth
1 .250 2 .235 3 .220 4 .205- 190
Spacing
150 243 336 429 522
its just a (cheap) gas cap. a correctly impressioned key should be just fine..
my2¢
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