XXFirefighter Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 NEed help ! THanks ! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookman49 Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 Put a hole in it!! Sorry, not much sleep. Spent too many hours at the fire house this weekend. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXFirefighter Posted April 7, 2003 Author Share Posted April 7, 2003 Put a hole in it!! Sorry, not much sleep. Spent too many hours at the fire house this weekend.Ken Umm cap is 100% removed I'm about to toss a match in it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookman49 Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 Umm cap is 100% removed I'm about to toss a match in it ! I would not go that far my friend!! But I know the feeling. What are you doing? Bad fuel, repainting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXFirefighter Posted April 7, 2003 Author Share Posted April 7, 2003 Umm cap is 100% removed I'm about to toss a match in it ! I would not go that far my friend!! But I know the feeling. What are you doing? Bad fuel, repainting? Sending out to get repaired and shipping it UPS from my lowside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookman49 Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 Sending out to get repaired and shipping it UPS from my lowside Oh, forgot about that. Sorry. Hope you are doing better and it won't take to long to get it back. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXFirefighter Posted April 7, 2003 Author Share Posted April 7, 2003 I had to kill the fish tank and use air hose to siphon it out ! Got it thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaXX Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 I always wondered what Firefighters talked about!!!! MaXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXFirefighter Posted April 7, 2003 Author Share Posted April 7, 2003 I always wondered what Firefighters talked about!!!!MaXX I was more worried about NOT starting a fire ! I got it all out cept a tablespoon full, so now it's outside on the patio in the sun... Will be gone by night I HOPE ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX RATED Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 EASY! Plan a trip, about 195 miles; and then pass up the "last chance" fuel stop before ending your trip. :wink: Just kidding! As for that last drop in the bottom; I put a cotton towel in the tank to absorb the last bit before painting. Pulled out the rag with a pair of pliers when through. Also; I would be very careful to clean out the tank upon return from repair shop. Sometimes these shops use compound to polish after painting, and the powder can accumulate inside the tank and clog your fuel filter. Since your getting the tank repaired, why not remove your fuel pump and filter prior to shipping (just in case) - and while the tanks out, change the filter. Don't forget to get a new gasket to remount the pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXFirefighter Posted April 7, 2003 Author Share Posted April 7, 2003 EASY!Since your getting the tank repaired, why not remove your fuel pump and filter prior to shipping (just in case) - and while the tanks out, change the filter. Don't forget to get a new gasket to remount the pump. The whole pump assembly is out. No need to change the filter, and is it really necessary to replace that gasket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvking Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 is it really necessary to replace that gasket? Probably not.........but if it leaks, gas will drip onto the engine. :cry: Seems like a good idea to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 Fish tank hose? Seems like too much work. Just turn the bike upside-down with the tank lid open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warchild Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 Unless it's torn ot otherwise damaged, no, it is not necessary to replace the lagre rubber gasket surrounding the fuel pump assembly. I've had mine off a few times now, and it is still leak-free and performing as advertised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXFirefighter Posted April 7, 2003 Author Share Posted April 7, 2003 Unless it's torn ot otherwise damaged, no, it is not necessary to replace the lagre rubber gasket surrounding the fuel pump assembly. I've had mine off a few times now, and it is still leak-free and performing as advertised. EXACTLY what I Wanted to hear ! Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX RATED Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 Service manual says "replace gasket with every filter change." I'm not saying you HAVE to; but for $5.00 - is it really worth the time & effort if it does leak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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