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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: foxman on April 06, 2006, 07:06:27 AM

Title: Having a question
Post by: foxman on April 06, 2006, 07:06:27 AM
Well i'm looking for the answer of the question "if i leave the fuelcock on ON, will the gas flow if i unplug the hose going from the fuelcock to the carburetor?". The problem is, there's little fuel leaking (it's really a minor leak but still, it's one and i want to get rid of it) from the ends of the fuel filter that the previous owner had installed. I can't work by not unplugging the hose,because there's only little play. And well i know i could turn off the "tank" fuelcock but... you know... i'm lazy :P

So, what is the answer ?
Thx!
Title: Re: Having a question
Post by: MarkusN on April 06, 2006, 07:22:03 AM
If your petcock is OK it will block fuel flow on ON as long as the engine is not running.
Title: Re: Having a question
Post by: foxman on April 06, 2006, 07:29:44 AM
That's what i wanted to hear.
That's also what i read but i wanted to be sure, didn't want my fuel tank to empty on the ground huh
Title: Re: Having a question
Post by: 3imo on April 06, 2006, 09:04:58 AM
use your finger to plug it.  if it does. it shouldn't but if it does, you can use your finger.

A great tool the finger.......ah the memories..
Title: Re: Having a question
Post by: 3imo on April 06, 2006, 09:06:34 AM
oh yeah

Once when I pulled the fuel lines. one was full of fuel and accidentally swung out towards me splashing my eyes with fuel.

be careful.  if it happens to you call poison control even if you think your ok.

Be safe.
Title: Re: Having a question
Post by: LimaXray on April 06, 2006, 09:08:08 AM
ever try siphoning gas with your mouth? BAD IDEA!
Title: Re: Having a question
Post by: 3imo on April 06, 2006, 09:09:37 AM
doesn't work with the ass either.

don't ask.... 
Title: Re: Having a question
Post by: 3imo on April 06, 2006, 09:11:23 AM
oh yeah
if you smoke be careful.

Gas ignites at a 6% mixture ratio with air.  It can ignite off your hands.

..(my eyebrows have never been the same.....)
Title: Re: Having a question
Post by: ukchickenlover on April 06, 2006, 11:27:45 AM
Quote from: 3imo on April 06, 2006, 09:11:23 AM
oh yeah
if you smoke be careful.

Gas ignites at a 6% mixture ratio with air.  It can ignite off your hands.

..(my eyebrows have never been the same.....)

You really need to stay away from the gas station!!!
Title: Re: Having a question
Post by: 3imo on April 06, 2006, 11:28:49 AM
I tried that but then my bike wouldn't run.