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Pons
| Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2011 - 06:15 pm: |
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Yes, it was stupid.. I plumbed a Aux pump tank to the fuel pump drain plug.
I didn't realize it but the fitting was bottoming out on the swingarm. I rode it the other day and noticed the fuel leak. Took the fitting out and I've stripped the thread on the pump. I don't know if hitting the swingarm did it or if tightening it up to stop leak did it. Anyway it's done;( Do you think it would be wise to try and use a self tapping fitting or take the fuel pump out and re-thread one size bigger or......... I need some advice . I have basic wrenching skills so wanna fix this myself. |
Hughlysses
| Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2011 - 06:21 pm: |
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I'd pull it and go one size bigger on the threads. Obviously you need a more compact 90 degree fitting there to clear the swingarm as well. |
Pons
| Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2011 - 09:56 pm: |
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Thanks, Do I just jack up the bike, disconnect the rear shock and drop the swingarm to get it out??????? |
Ourdee
| Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2011 - 10:30 pm: |
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I want to see pics of the tank. |
Pons
| Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2011 - 10:48 pm: |
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It's a 3.5 gallon Tour Tank and first few runs on the Interstate I got 290 miles per tank including whats in the frame. |
Froggy
| Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2011 - 11:48 pm: |
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quote: on the Interstate I got 290 miles per tank including whats in the frame.
I get nearly that with just the frame. I can probably do NY to WI in a single shot with that keg! |
Ourdee
| Posted on Monday, September 05, 2011 - 10:09 am: |
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That would put me into Indianapolis non-stop. I just don't want to give up the top case. The keg looks nice in black. I could mount it on the triple tail over the seat. |
Pons
| Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 07:07 pm: |
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I re-tapped the fuel pump drain hole. The drill caught part of the fuel pump tea bag looking filter. Anybody know if this is gonna be a big problem???? I swear this has turned into a big project It's just a little fiber showing thru the drain hole. The bag is completely intact except for one little part. |
Froggy
| Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 07:11 pm: |
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It is just a filter, you can grab one at your local auto parts store. |
Pons
| Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 07:30 pm: |
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How do you put it on??? I ordered a service manual will be here this week. |
Pons
| Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 10:54 pm: |
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Anyone know if you can replace the sock filter in the fuel pump and how? |
Pons
| Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2011 - 12:53 pm: |
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Figure it out. Got sock filters at Harley. Bought three. |
Hughlysses
| Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2011 - 01:53 pm: |
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Good deal. Did you find a 90 degree fitting that'll fit in the space without the swingarm hitting it? |
Pons
| Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2011 - 03:16 pm: |
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Hey, yup I retapped with a 1/4" and put in a pipe fitting. I have a few pics of my strainer I destroyed. Wish I knew it came out before drilling........LOL Live and learn.
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No_rice
| Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2011 - 03:41 pm: |
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i used that spot to plumb up the fuel for my n2o... (Message edited by no_rice on September 08, 2011) |
Rays
| Posted on Friday, September 09, 2011 - 05:44 am: |
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Hey Pons, while you have that '08 pump out can you take note of the part numbers stamped on the fuel pump body please? |
Pons
| Posted on Friday, September 09, 2011 - 09:23 am: |
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Rays, I sent you an email from home this morning. If you didn't recieve it let me know and I'll post it here when I get home |