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Tillerman
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2020 - 09:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hi, has anyone taken apart the fuel tank? I was to repaint it but not sure about the filler assembly. If I undo the eight Allen screws, will anything fall into the tank underneath.
Many thanks
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Upthemaiden
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2020 - 09:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

One note that doesn't answer your question... after the tank dries out it typically shrinks a little, and I've heard of people having a hard time getting the filler cap assembly back on because the holes don't line up anymore. I think you can put some gas in it and let it sit for a bit until it expands again then you can bolt it back on.
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89rs1200
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2020 - 11:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There is a check valve assembly for the fuel overflow that will fall into the tank. The screw nuts are molded into the tank, so they will not fall anywhere.

Be sure to use Hylomar sealer when putting it all back together. Hylomar has been used for decade as the fuel will will not degrade it like other sealers.
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Normthenomad
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2020 - 12:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Have had really good luck with the Caswell sealer as well as the Hylomar.
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