After cleaning the majority of the liner and rust out of the tank on my 97 883 I'm finding that there is some bits of "stuff" making it past the in tank screen (screen is new). This is occasionally sticking my float needle open which ain't great.

I tried adding a standard plastic automotive inline fuel filter but as anicipated the gravity feed from the tank lacks the pressure to get through the filter with sufficient volume and the bike ran like crap.

Anyone else have success with a different inline filter? I'd like to avoid the screen type since anything making to to the filter already ninjaed past one of those

Thanks!

 

I use a Russell fuel filter (JP Cycles # 720-624) with an easily replaced sintered brass filter element. Never had a problem with fuel flow other than when initially installed you might have to tap or shake the filter around to dislodge the air buble inside it.

 

I am using the same filter (knock off filter with the russell bronze element) for the same reason (liner peeling away) and like you I removed and cleaned what I could as best as I could. I have only 400 miles since installing but all seems OK so far. I think it might be the rust that is causing your issue. My tank did not have the rust issue.

Take a look at the gunk in the carb. If it is gray in color it is the liner, if it is a rust or dirt color then maybe a more rust oriented clean up like using Ospho, Evapo rust, Metal rescue, etc. or even a MILD phosphoric acid.

Do your homework on how to clean up a motorcycle tank that has rust in it. It will increase your success. There is no reason you can't get the inside of your tank clean and free of rust.You would have to rinse out all the gas, use some soap and water (dawn dish soap), slosh it around, drain, rinse a few times, bottle brushes, etc. then when you think it's clean, try to dry the tank 100% using compressed air, hair dryer, etc. Get it as dry as possible before using the etching/rust removing chemical. Then just continue with following the instructions on whatever product your using. Just make sure whatever you use is designed for tanks. You don't want some generic acid eating up the metal in your tank. Follow the rinsing and neutralizing instructions also.

Good luck with the problem/project. YD

 

Apple Cider Vinegar. . . This works well for rust and safe for paints.