[Fuel problems]

Took the tank to a rad shop and had it pressure tested. Leaks like a sieve with numerous pinholes once pressure is applied to it. I guess the head pressure from a full tank was enough to get it to leak down to half a tank. When it warmed in the sun, pressure would rise and force the fuel out. Once down to under half tank the head pressure was not great enough for it to leak out very fast.

 

Shop going to cut out rusted section and seal it. Thought of getting a used tank, but then again, it will also be 20 years old.

 

Might make a mold of it and make a fibre glass one over the winter.

 

Thanks for the replies.

 

Ian

[Stripped Oil Filter Bolt]

So it is keyed and only fits (correctly) one way (took it back off to see how it lines up). Tightened to 23 ft lbs, all is good.

 

Thanks again guys.

[Stripped Oil Filter Bolt]

Tried cutting a slot, but the head just started to disintegrate. I therefore used the first idea of resurfacing the hex faces. Got it down to the next size and pounded on an impact socket. Worked like a charm. New bolt on and I'm looking up torque now. It also looks like the filter cover is keyed. Hoping there is a picture in the manual or I'll have to take it off again to see where it should line up.

 

Thanks guys,

Ian

[Stripped Oil Filter Bolt]

Yes, I should have said rounded, not stripped. I tried hammering on a 12 point but it just slipped again. I used to cut slots in the heads on my plane with the dremel and it worked out good each time. I just didn't know if the wall of the bolt was going to be soft and crush on me.

[Stripped Oil Filter Bolt]

Hi,

 

Thought I'd ask if anyone has a better solution than the one I am about to try.

 

The previous owner of my bike stripped the crap out of the oil filter bolt and I am unable to get it off. My plan is to cut a slot in the bolt head with my dremel and then use an impact driver to see if I can get it undone. Any other ideas?

 

Anyone know if the bolts bust off in the block since these are hollow?

 

I already have a replacement bolt, oil and filter. So it shouldn't be bad once I get it off.

 

Thanks,

Ian

[Fuel problems]

Hi Condor,

 

Oh ya, I smell fuel. So bad that it gets from the garage into the house sometimes (kids hate it). If the level is below 1/2 a tank smell is very slight and it seems to hold the remaining fuel.

 

Ian

[Fuel problems]

Thanks for the reply. I've heard of Seafoam before and plan on getting some (NAPA sell it here). I'll drop my tank off at the rad shop tomorrow and get them to pressure test it, clean it and seal it.

 

While I have everything apart, think I'll change all the hoses and fuel filter (sure it must be full of crap). Would anyone know if the preformed hoses are still available? If not, I'm guessing I can use any good quality braded fuel line.

 

Thanks,

Ian

[Fuel problems]

Hi,

 

I'm new so hope I'm doing this right. Anyway, I just finished taking the back end of my 85 apart to get the gas tank out as I have a fuel leak. I drained the tank (lots of rust bits came out) and filled it with water to see if I could find the leak. So far it does not appear to be leaking.

 

The only reason I went after the tank was that I lose 1/2 tank of fuel in about two days with the petcock closed. Anyone know where else it could be leaking? The sending unit does not appear to be leaking and the petcock is brand new (changed it last fall as I thought it was leaking). Anyone else run into this? Could it be a seam that opens when the temp changes? Although I put cold water in and now the sun has heated it up pretty good.

 

Anyone try the POR-15 products to clean and seal their tanks? Anyone know where a good used dealer is that I could buy one from?

 

Thanks,

Ian