Thank you for giving me some peace of mind. I don't drive the car hard enough to sling the lock around in the tank. After all, the car is more of a place than a thing on the road. In a recent ride, my cousin who drives a Corvette, was stunned such a large machine could go down the road so majestically. But,it is a Packard!

I was finally able to use a screwdriver to pry the shell off my locking gas cap that was frozen. I got the shell off but the lock mechanism actually fell into the gas tank. I bought some magnets on a expandable shaft and put it down the neck to try and use the magnet to catch the lock. But there seems to be a baffle at the base of the filler tube. My question;is there a baffle inside the tank that might protect the sender unit from being struck by this lock floating around in the gas tank. I pulled the gas tank before when I put in a new sender unit and I don't remember seeing any baffles. Is there a way I can avoid pulling the tank to get that lock mechanism out. Or, is it okay just to leave it in. I don't want it to damage that new sender unit. But I'm guess I'm preparing for the worst. I'm beginning to think the only way to get the lock mechanism out is to drop the tank and remove the sender unit so there's a nice big hole I can put my hand in.

I am glad it does not have those ugly plastic overlays on the dashboard which are so common on Packards from the 40s. I really detest them.
With all that wood grain you this dash is very beautiful.

Part #: NBH A28
Line: NAPA Belts & Hoses
$12.99
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Above is from your link.
When I did a search just now, it showed this as not vehicle specific for my 47 2106

Please let me know if it fits. I have the same car and would love to have a spare on hand.

Good suggestion
Thanks

I would not worry about the Medicare and social security issues. They are sacred cows for both sides! They're smart enough to know that social security problems will disappear as we baby boomers disappear!

I put these types of valve stems on my Clipper when I put the new tires on. A big advantage is that they hold air a lot longer. A disadvantage is that they're not flexible like regular valve stems. So that's something you have to bear in mind.

Love this answer. I was very concerned about damaging the tank. Will try other methods first!!

I did try some lube but will get the lube you mention today and give it a try. Howard is usually right!

My Stant locking gas cap will no longer unlock. Of course, I need to fuel the car! My car is a 47 clipper. From what I read on the internet is that I should stick a screwdriver into the keyhole hammer it in and then rotate the screwdriver to get the cap off. Has anyone else had any experience with this problem. Any advice would be helpful.
I have ordered a replacement standard cap from Max Merrit. Once it arrives I will attempt to remove the old gas cap.