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Title: removing the gas tank
Post by: toddaa on September 13, 2008, 05:21:42 PM
Anybody have any tips on disconnecting the fuel lines from the tank. Mine seems to be stuck.
Title: Re: removing the gas tank
Post by: ohgood on September 13, 2008, 05:46:09 PM
Quote from: toddaa on September 13, 2008, 05:21:42 PM
Anybody have any tips on disconnecting the fuel lines from the tank. Mine seems to be stuck.

pull gently on the lines while prying the end of the lines with a larger screwdriver. twist a little too.

the bulge near the end of the line makes it tighter if you only pull on the line without pushing the end of it.
Title: Re: removing the gas tank
Post by: X-ray on September 14, 2008, 02:52:13 PM
I get a pair of needle nose pliers and push the hoses off.  I don't grab the hose but close the pliers smaller then the hose diameter but larger than the metal tube diameter.  Also a shot of wd-40 can loosen the hoses from varnished gas.
Title: Re: removing the gas tank
Post by: toddaa on September 14, 2008, 03:37:28 PM
Thanks for the tips.  I got them off with pliers. I guess I was a little afraid on how aggresive to be. Hanks for the tips.