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fuel coming out after tank removal
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 4:50 pm
by MikGsxr
I have taken the T500's tank off a few times and when I do, fuel comes out of the petcock opening. isn't there a diaphragm to stop that happening? does this mean the diaphragm is bad? should it be repaired or replaced or won't it effect the running of the bike?
thanks
Re: fuel coming out after tank removal
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:43 pm
by TLRam1
If you remove the diaphragm from the petcock there is a O Ring that shuts off the fuel, replace the O-ring and all should be fine if the spring is not broke.
I bought my O Ring from the hardware store.
Re: fuel coming out after tank removal
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:09 pm
by MikGsxr
Thanks mate, will give it a go!
Re: fuel coming out after tank removal
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:36 pm
by MikGsxr
looks like all it needed was an o ring at the filter screen and a good clean out. the gunk that was in it was shocking. the 4 holed rubber looks remarkably good for its age.
Re: fuel coming out after tank removal
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:23 pm
by TLRam1
Good deal, thanks for the report.