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« on: January 31, 2017, 10:08:49 AM » |
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Found this "thing" in the gas tank of my standard I'm semi bobbing. I have no idea what it is. Anyone recognize it?   |
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« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2017, 10:10:27 AM » |
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Someone dropped a fuel filter in and couldn't be bothered to fish it out?
Hmmm maybe not.
Are those solid metal pieces?
What does the other end look like?
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« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2017, 10:11:29 AM » |
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I don't think so, the 4 metal disks are solid
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« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2017, 10:13:30 AM » |
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Are the metal discs magnetic by chance?
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away...  IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2017, 10:16:07 AM » |
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No and they aren't attracted to one either.
That would make them Stainless?
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« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2017, 10:16:54 AM » |
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To heavy to be aluminium
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« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2017, 10:21:41 AM » |
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« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2017, 10:22:39 AM » |
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Fishing lure? Edit. Nope not that.
A scam supposed to add something to gas to give better mpg?
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« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2017, 10:23:45 AM » |
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Any markings on it anywhere that you may have missed?
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« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2017, 10:24:57 AM » |
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Nope, no markings. I was thinking the scam thing also, maybe to stop gas from going south.  |
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« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2017, 10:26:46 AM » |
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Gas ionizer of course. You just lost 36 mpg Bill. (I have no freaking idea)  |
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« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2017, 10:27:36 AM » |
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Part of a valve from a gas nozzle from a gas station? Never had one apart so not sure what parts they have in them.
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« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2017, 10:39:49 AM » |
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Gas ionizer of course. You just lost 36 mpg Bill. (I have no freaking idea) Aww crap, I was so looking forward to 36 mpg. Wait, I already get that most of the time. On this bike, I'll probably be rotating my right wrist a little faster and will be happy with over 25 mpg.  |
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« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2017, 10:42:17 AM » |
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Part of a valve from a gas nozzle from a gas station? Never had one apart so not sure what parts they have in them.
I don't know about that, I've never seen anything like that on a gas pump. The bike IS from Pennsylvania, but their gas pumps didn't seem all that different from the ones around here. |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #15 on: January 31, 2017, 10:42:29 AM » |
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I know what it is, sorta. It was a gas treatment device of some sort, designed to be dropped in a tank and left. It was supposed to work doing what it did (dunno) for a long time.
Found it. https://www.carid.com/fitch-fuel-catalyst/
https://www.carid.com/fitch-fuel-catalyst/drop-in-tank-fuel-catalyst.html
(these won't clicky. Highlight, right click, open in a new tab, opens)
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« Last Edit: January 31, 2017, 10:46:31 AM by Jess from VA »
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« Reply #16 on: January 31, 2017, 10:48:30 AM » |
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I know what it is, sorta. It was a gas treatment device of some sort, designed to be dropped in a tank and left. It was supposed to work doing what it did (dunno) for a long time.
Found it. https://www.carid.com/fitch-fuel-catalyst/
https://www.carid.com/fitch-fuel-catalyst/drop-in-tank-fuel-catalyst.html
Cool Jess, nice find  Site says two for $51.00, anyone one want one for, let's say, $12.50, you pay shipping?  It's going on the shelf, let whoever cleans out my garage, whenever, figure out what it is also.  |
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« Reply #17 on: January 31, 2017, 11:55:15 AM » |
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I know what it is, sorta. It was a gas treatment device of some sort, designed to be dropped in a tank and left. It was supposed to work doing what it did (dunno) for a long time.
Found it. https://www.carid.com/fitch-fuel-catalyst/
https://www.carid.com/fitch-fuel-catalyst/drop-in-tank-fuel-catalyst.html
Cool Jess, nice find Site says two for $51.00, anyone one want one for, let's say, $12.50, you pay shipping? It's going on the shelf, let whoever cleans out my garage, whenever, figure out what it is also. It's even pricier on their website: https://www.carid.com/fitch-fuel-catalyst/drop-in-tank-fuel-catalyst.htmlI do think this comes with some kind of fuel filter thingy as well. |
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« Reply #19 on: January 31, 2017, 01:32:43 PM » |
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I think I saw one of those in an older JC Whitney catalog. It's what Meathead said I do believe and used to enhance fuel mileage.
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« Reply #20 on: January 31, 2017, 01:49:50 PM » |
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It's going on the shelf, let whoever cleans out my garage, whenever, figure out what it is also. Awww...that's just mean.  Pair it up with an adult toy just to get them *really* scratching their...uh...head... |
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CUAgain, Daniel Meyer  |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #21 on: January 31, 2017, 02:14:17 PM » |
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From the site: Features:
Increases fuel economy
Increases horsepower and torque for improved performance
Reduces emissions
Boosts gasoline octane rating and diesel cetane rating
Makes fuel burn cleaner, extends engine oil life
Reduces engine carbon deposits
Reduces engine fuel system and injector maintenance
Maintains fuel quality during extended periods of storage
Installs directly into the fuel tank
Improvements verified in numerous national publications
Maintenance-free and warranted for 250,000 miles or 5,000 operating hours (the lifetime of the engine)
Wow, try it as a suppository. Can't hurt (probably).  |
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« Reply #22 on: February 01, 2017, 06:00:13 AM » |
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10 years ago they were all over eBay under Valkyrie parts and accessories. Can't believe someone actually bought one. |
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« Reply #23 on: February 01, 2017, 06:45:45 AM » |
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Kind of like the toylet paper oil filter back in the 50's and 60's, could kind of grab on to the thinking would stablize fuel but to improve milage and such?  I talked to a guy in local Lowes parking lot one day selling hydrogen generators for your vehicle. said would produce hydrogen release it into air intake of your vehicle and they modified your fuel control to lean out fuel and save on gas. more hydrogen cells less fuel. said could add several to almost minimize complete use of gas while driving? Also saw video of a steel cutting torch setup run on hydrogen would cut steel instantly like plasma cutter and saw water running off as it cut. Said could run flame over hand and not burn you. artle said he hooked it up to a vehicle and ran 100 miles on a pint or qt of water. was planning to meet with congressional leaders and present invention to them. But just like the pill in your gas tank and add water and may other things all disapear. |
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« Reply #24 on: February 01, 2017, 09:07:53 PM » |
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That other thing looks like a Quarter !!haha
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