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Apr 5, 2018 | 05:22 PM

#231

Angryman

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If the check valve was $200 and the tool was $80 no problem. I am getting the tool. But when the tool costs more then double what a brand new check valve does, well.

Apr 5, 2018 | 05:39 PM

#232

Veekness

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From: Santa Clarita

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angryman

If the check valve was $200 and the tool was $80 no problem. I am getting the tool. But when the tool costs more then double what a brand new check valve does, well.

Yeah, I reckon it's just a matter of convenience, but if you're not charging yourself labor...good point, and well taken...the tool would make better sense for a shop...

Apr 5, 2018 | 05:41 PM

#233

Veekness

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Originally Posted by FPV

I hear that. We'll spend thousands on bling that we can't even see when riding but hesitate pulling the trigger on a sub $100 tool that's reusable and sure would make life easier. I'm the same way.

Veekness, off hand I'm going to say no it's not the same. Can't remember the exact reason but thinking it's the thickness or ID that's different. The drain plug o-ring will leak if put in the check valve.

Thanks...I thought I had read that somewhere on the forum...but the O-rings on the Fuel Tool website are a LOT more than you can get the drain rings for!!! So I'm sure you're correct...

Apr 5, 2018 | 06:31 PM

#234

FPV

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Check valve o-rings are 10x14x2mm and can probably be scored at your local hardware store for hella cheap. Viton is best but Buna/nitrile will last a long time. I buy them at the local Do-It-Best hardware. Places like Master-Carr online can be a great source as well.

Last edited by FPV; Apr 5, 2018 at 06:33 PM.

Apr 5, 2018 | 07:02 PM

#235

SBates08

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John Deere o-ring part # R26286 works perfect.

Apr 5, 2018 | 08:00 PM

#236

skydude426

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I had that o-ring go bad on an 06 Ultra. I replaced the whole check valve. I figured it was cheaper and less frustrating.

Apr 5, 2018 | 08:53 PM

#237

DTTJGlide

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From: North Cental Iowa

It's reasonably easy if you lift the tank up, or take it off, so you can see what you're doing, I used the JD o-ring & it works great. It can be done with the tank on, but it's a b!tch!

Apr 6, 2018 | 04:48 PM

#238

Angryman

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I am currently leaning this way. Take the tank off and see if it helps get that little bastard in there. I got the Fuel-Tool replacement o-ring at Dennis Kirk. Was like $3

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Apr 6, 2018 | 05:23 PM

#239

SBates08

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You can take a paper clip and straighten it out and put a very small hook on the end of it, push the oring in and past the groove, then pull it into place with the paper clip.