need help with tank float
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RE: need help with tank float
ORIGINAL: Getyurmotorunnin
I just changed the fuel filter on mine and in the process of trying to get the hoses off I broke the port of the fuel pump. It all was a pain in the you know what. Filter 90 bucks, Fuel pump 180 bucks. It is a tight fit coming out and gettin back in, makes u think something is not right. If you mess with the fuel pump BE CAREFUL, the hoses and factory clamps are on tight and pump can break easly. If I hadnt tried to replace the hoses I would have not broken the pump. Be careful you can damage the float easy. Its very sensitive.
I just changed the fuel filter on mine and in the process of trying to get the hoses off I broke the port of the fuel pump. It all was a pain in the you know what. Filter 90 bucks, Fuel pump 180 bucks. It is a tight fit coming out and gettin back in, makes u think something is not right. If you mess with the fuel pump BE CAREFUL, the hoses and factory clamps are on tight and pump can break easly. If I hadnt tried to replace the hoses I would have not broken the pump. Be careful you can damage the float easy. Its very sensitive.
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RE: need help with tank float
ORIGINAL: Getyurmotorunnin
I just changed the fuel filter on mine and in the process of trying to get the hoses off I broke the port of the fuel pump. It all was a pain in the you know what. Filter 90 bucks, Fuel pump 180 bucks. It is a tight fit coming out and gettin back in, makes u think something is not right. If you mess with the fuel pump BE CAREFUL, the hoses and factory clamps are on tight and pump can break easly. If I hadnt tried to replace the hoses I would have not broken the pump. Be careful you can damage the float easy. Its very sensitive.
I just changed the fuel filter on mine and in the process of trying to get the hoses off I broke the port of the fuel pump. It all was a pain in the you know what. Filter 90 bucks, Fuel pump 180 bucks. It is a tight fit coming out and gettin back in, makes u think something is not right. If you mess with the fuel pump BE CAREFUL, the hoses and factory clamps are on tight and pump can break easly. If I hadnt tried to replace the hoses I would have not broken the pump. Be careful you can damage the float easy. Its very sensitive.
Hey Getyurmotorunnin,
Sounds like a great MasterCard commercial -
Filter: 90 bucks
Fuel Pump: 180
Satisfaction and sense of accomplishment in doing it yourself: PRICELESS!!!
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RE: need help with tank float
ORIGINAL: bigmack
im changing the tins on my road king, every thing was going good till i got to the tank. can somebody tell me how to get the float out of the tank
im changing the tins on my road king, every thing was going good till i got to the tank. can somebody tell me how to get the float out of the tank
As others have said the assembly with hinge in half pull it about half way out pull the top part of the assembly up and turn in it 180 degrees while pulling out it will come out just take your time. When changing from my RK take to a RG tank I had this assembly in and out several times and can now do it without even thinking about it. At first you will think it is gonna break just find the happy medium between forcing it and being to gentle.
Jeff
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RE: need help with tank float
ORIGINAL: 24guns
I think I'll invest in a set of hose pliers for this one.
Whoa, 90bucks for the filter? Freakin' thing better be lined with gold.
I think I'll invest in a set of hose pliers for this one.
Whoa, 90bucks for the filter? Freakin' thing better be lined with gold.
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RE: need help with tank float
I guess I am confused on what kinda pliers you all are talking about??? Are you all talking about something to remove the hose crimp that is holding the fuel line to the pump???? Just use a pair a dikes to cut it off and use a regular stainless hose clamp when replacing it so you don't have to worry about this in the future???
Just my .02 cents. Just hate to see you waste money or make the job harder then it is.
Jeff
Just my .02 cents. Just hate to see you waste money or make the job harder then it is.
Jeff
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RE: need help with tank float
No, not the clamp part of it.
These are specific pliers for working with tubing.... check em out. Very handy.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAC-T...spagenameZWDVW
It will allow you to get great grip on the hose as not to crush what is underneath it. More surface area equalling greater grip.
These are specific pliers for working with tubing.... check em out. Very handy.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAC-T...spagenameZWDVW
It will allow you to get great grip on the hose as not to crush what is underneath it. More surface area equalling greater grip.
Road Master
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RE: need help with tank float
OK I gotcha now. I used a set of long needle nose that I wrapped in electrical tape and it (the hose) pulled right off.
Jeff
Jeff
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RE: need help with tank float
no you dont have to remove the spring, it will hinge by lifting up. found out its a p.i.a. to change the hoses. i thought it would be a good idea to change the fuel filter wile i had it tore apart. best thing to do is cut the clamps off with dikes and you can also crimp the new clamps with dikes you dont need any special tool. and a little bit lube will help slide the new hoses on.
