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I am confused, manual said drain the tank, why? I am doing the fuel line and filter, if I pull the pump module out from the top, why would I drain the tank? Please advice thanks Alex

 

The manual says to drain the tank because the top plate you will be removing is below the fill neck and would allow gas to spill out if it were full.

You should not have to completely drain the tank to replace the fuel filter. I found it to be easier if the tank is almost empty when you do the job. That way the fuel pump assembly is not dripping with gas as you manipulate it to squeeze out the top of the tank.

Hope this answers your question.

Woodsy3232

 

What he said....Run it low, Do the deed...

Best wishes....Tim(HT)

 

i pulled about 1/2 out, mine got the hole in it right after i filled up of course.

 

Thanks guys! I didn't drain it, the tank was 1/2. The reason they mention it is because it is easier to see the pump when tank is empty. The inline filter is like crap, also replace the strainer. I also ordered spare fuel lines, the original plastic lines are fine, inspected every section. I can only see it rubs if the factory tech didn't install it right, so I didn't bother. Took it for a ride, runs great. I call a day!

 

mine has a hole now damnit

 

I also clean the rust, it is nasty!

 

I've done 2 of them. One had a line leak, other did not. I replaced the lines anyway on both with the Gates submersible stuff.

 

i got fuel line from napa, submersable of course, cheap and worked great

 

Shhhhhhhhhh....don't let the stealer find out!