Camus Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 It looks like there is no 'off' postion for the fuel tap , a first for me , guess that means I need to drain the tank somehow before removing it (for access to filters etc) , or am I on the wrong track? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Mc Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 It looks like there is no 'off' postion for the fuel tap , a first for me , guess that means I need to drain the tank somehow before removing it (for access to filters etc) , or am I on the wrong track? no off = vacuum fuel tap - fuel only flows when the vacuum in the carbs (from the running engine) opens a diaphragm in the fuel tap (hence the thin rubber hose to the vacuum point on the carbs, usually onto carb #2). If the fuel tap is in good shape, no fuel will flow when you take the tank off (assuming that the tap isn't in "Prime" position... Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camus Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 no off = vacuum fuel tap - fuel only flows when the vacuum in the carbs (from the running engine) opens a diaphragm in the fuel tap (hence the thin rubber hose to the vacuum point on the carbs, usually onto carb #2). If the fuel tap is in good shape, no fuel will flow when you take the tank off (assuming that the tap isn't in "Prime" position... Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camus Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thanks Paul, your advice is much appreciated, will be giving it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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