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Old Oct 2, 2016 | 10:35 PM
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Hi and well I and just about done installing my new check valve on my 02 softail deuce and of course the last thing is giving me a hard time. There is a plastic hose that attaches the valve to another fitting in the gas tank and it will not go on. The old one came off with a good tug but I don't want to really force the new one on as the fitting is plastic and If I break it more problems. Is there a trick to this? I tried oil and helped a bit but will only go on maybe 1/8. Thanks
 
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You really have to push it on. It will pop over the ridge and seat. Then clamp it. I use a little grease or lube.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 10:00 PM
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Woot Woot I got it on. What I did was used the heat from a work light and heated the plastic up really good and pushed it on clamped it up and I am good to go. All back together now and took a quick ride and no gas leak.
 
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