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« on: August 04, 2015, 07:00:42 AM » |
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I have a 98 tour that sat under a carport w/tarp for 5 years.Yesterday finally cleaned tank out and checked the vent tube,is pluged up,tried compressed air at 115lb but won't blow thru.took some trimmer line and can push it over 12" in then stops.Tried some copper wire but the bend in the tube is to tight so that won't work.I'm wondering if anybody has some kind of a solution to fix this.I'm going to try some smaller wire next.Last night put some penetrant in tube and stood tank on end hoping it will loosen it up.I'm willing to try any and all options suggested.I what to keep this tank as it was custom painted when new.I bought this Girl to ride and trying to get her going.TIA
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« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2015, 07:40:23 AM » |
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Try an old speedometer cable in a drill like snaking a drain. Could be a mud daubers nested in there.
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BobB
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« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2015, 07:59:58 AM » |
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A new vent line is going to cost maybe $2.  I think he's talking about the vent line within the fuel tank. There is a tiny hole to it in the fuel filler neck. Using compressed air on the tube at the tanks bottom may have made things worse. I have no recommendations... |
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« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2015, 10:04:01 AM » |
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A new vent line is going to cost maybe $2. I think he's talking about the vent line within the fuel tank. There is a tiny hole to it in the fuel filler neck. Using compressed air on the tube at the tanks bottom may have made things worse. I have no recommendations... Uh, never mind  |
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Garland
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« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2015, 11:01:30 AM » |
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My Interstate tank vent got plugged during stripping and refinishing. I used a thin wire, and opened up the small hole a bit inside the filler opening so I could go from both ways.
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dragonslayer
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« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2015, 11:42:26 AM » |
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Thanks for the replies.I didn't know it ended at the neck so that's the end I'll start on tonight.Let you know how that works out.
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« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2015, 01:34:11 PM » |
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Slabghost has the idea, used this to clear a 79 Wings fuel pick up. Speedo cable maybe to large for this application but things like guitar strings may work.
Just need wire with strength and flexibility and a cordless drill
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« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2015, 03:08:57 PM » |
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I have a 98 tour that sat under a carport w/tarp for 5 years.Yesterday finally cleaned tank out and checked the vent tube,is pluged up,tried compressed air at 115lb but won't blow thru.took some trimmer line and can push it over 12" in then stops.Tried some copper wire but the bend in the tube is to tight so that won't work.I'm wondering if anybody has some kind of a solution to fix this.I'm going to try some smaller wire next.Last night put some penetrant in tube and stood tank on end hoping it will loosen it up.I'm willing to try any and all options suggested.I what to keep this tank as it was custom painted when new.I bought this Girl to ride and trying to get her going.TIA
hi I had a similar prob with a gas tank vent on my PU truck it wouldn't allow the gas to go in from the pump , I think my issue was spider mass'' I used a guitar string E 6th it's the heavy string.that cleared it ,not sure if it will fix you probem good luck |
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« Reply #9 on: August 04, 2015, 06:55:28 PM » |
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I'm thinking of rust remover. Something like Liquid Wrench. Let that soak, then try the trim line/copper wire/cable, and from both ends.
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« Reply #10 on: August 04, 2015, 07:46:03 PM » |
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Could also try a vacuum pump from the hose end.
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« Reply #11 on: August 04, 2015, 08:36:09 PM » |
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Could also try a vacuum pump from the hose end.
Maybe vacuum on one end, and pressure on the other? |
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« Reply #12 on: August 05, 2015, 04:45:21 AM » |
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If you know anyone that works on aircraft or race cars, ask them for some .041 safety wire. Stiff enough to push through just about anything.....
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dragonslayer
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« Reply #14 on: August 05, 2015, 06:24:13 PM » |
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Ok,I looked for the hole in the filler neck and found nothing but some rust still there.Took a metal coathanger bent the tip and used it to scrape away the rust and still can't find the hole {don't even go there on that one} used a dentist mirror to look where the pipe from the back comes into the neck and tried somemore rust removal and still can't find it.The pipe comes into the neck at the 6 o'clock position Right????????.How large is the opening?HELP!!!!!!!
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BobB
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« Reply #15 on: August 06, 2015, 05:54:28 AM » |
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The hole you are looking for is at the 1:30 position, not 6 o'clock. It is no more than 1/4" below the lip of the cap flange...  |
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dragonslayer
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« Reply #16 on: August 06, 2015, 08:13:10 AM » |
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Thanks,I'll try again as soon as I can find some heavy wire.
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« Reply #17 on: August 06, 2015, 08:17:47 AM » |
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Ok,I looked for the hole in the filler neck and found nothing but some rust still there.Took a metal coathanger bent the tip and used it to scrape away the rust and still can't find the hole {don't even go there on that one} used a dentist mirror to look where the pipe from the back comes into the neck and tried somemore rust removal and still can't find it.The pipe comes into the neck at the 6 o'clock position Right????????.How large is the opening?HELP!!!!!!!
I'm curious. If it has that much rust in it, wouldn't you be risking a hydrolock situation using it ? |
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dragonslayer
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« Reply #18 on: August 06, 2015, 05:29:22 PM » |
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It's going in tomarrow for a total cleaning,new petcock and filter and electric gas shutoff,and a temporary second filter till I see clean gas for sure.
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