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Nov 27, 2012 | 04:18 PM

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miacycles

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You might want to think about a fuel filter. You stated there was rust in the tank, that could lead to problems down the road.
John

Nov 27, 2012 | 04:26 PM

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bluharley

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I got to remember that! Thanks for reminding me. Someone mentioned once that if gas finds a pin hole in that lining I did, it will all just lift up and then I'll have a real mess. So far it looks intact, but the fuel filter is a must.

Nov 27, 2012 | 04:34 PM

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jsbridgew

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indeed, what john said

mine comes right off the petcock to the left of the horn so i can look periodically to see if there's any junk in there

and over time, it collects

Nov 28, 2012 | 09:06 AM

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92Fatty

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Glad you got it back up and running.

Nov 29, 2012 | 08:43 PM

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mgosset1

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i went thru that fuel inlet elbow mess myself....got the solid brass that is a pressed in fit...man could not believe it was a press in connection....stuck the new one in the freezer then hammered the new one on...lol...bad design for sure...should be threaded...