'68 250SL Locking gas cap

[jharkin]

It's unlocked and I can't get the gas cap off.
Put the key in, turn to the left, lock disengages,
cap spins freely but does not release or engage threads(?).
Tried pushing down as i turned but no luck.
Anybody else have this problem?

[Garry]

If it spins freely then its locked.  when it is engaged to remove it, it can be really stiff if you have not been putting a small amount of white grease on the seal.  I suggest you try harder to get it off and then grease it.


Garry

[jharkin]

Thanks Garry! I'd been doing it backwards.
Forgot the Cardinal Rule - Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty.
It was stiff but finally got it open.
Will put white grease on my list.
Thanks again.