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cromwell1234
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went to remove the tank today on the gs1100e and could not get the fuel tab to turn in any direction its in good shape, do i need to apply a lot of pressure or do guys think its shot-internally----
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SqDancerLynn1
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It should turn without too much effort. I would take it apart & clean it...
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cromwell1234
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Ya just trying to avoid a gas spill--the tank is chuck full-guess ill pinch the line and replace it when I'm done, unless anyone has a better technique
Fuel shouldn't flow when you remove the tank as long as the petcock is set to the RES or ON position. Gas should only flow on PRI when there is no vacuum pulling on the port. If gas flows all the time, in all positions, your petcock is junk. And don't run around with your bike in the PRI position all the time, it puts a lot of pressure on the float needles and seats. The needles should be able to hold back the gas, but when the bike is parked it puts needless force on these parts and can lead to a crankcase full of gas.
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cromwell1234
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Ok its positioned on the "ON" direction , and there should be no leaks unless the bike is running or the tap is shot--I will give it a try, man if it fails the wife will be ****ed bikes in the basement and the latch door motor crapped out.
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woodman
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Pinch it off with vice grips just to be sure. Gas in the house is nothing to play with, once it spills it stinks forever if youre lucky. If theres a water heater nearby get it out of there before you burn the house down !