Fuel tap filters
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Fuel tap filters
I'm in the midst of rebuilding my carb & like all jobs, they've led to more.
I drained the fuel tank at the weekend so I could strip, clean rebuild my fuel taps. The RH side was leaky & the LH (reserve) was blocked.
Both taps were missing the narrow gauze filters (https://www.feked.com/1-8-x-7-16-round- ... ilter.html), she seems to have been happy without them & I've now fitted an in-line filter between the tank & the carb. Does that sound okay?
I drained the fuel tank at the weekend so I could strip, clean rebuild my fuel taps. The RH side was leaky & the LH (reserve) was blocked.
Both taps were missing the narrow gauze filters (https://www.feked.com/1-8-x-7-16-round- ... ilter.html), she seems to have been happy without them & I've now fitted an in-line filter between the tank & the carb. Does that sound okay?
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Re: Fuel tap filters
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The in line filter will compensate for the lack of screens on the taps, however you risk debris from the tank damaging the fuel taps - I'd run with what you have until the taps need replacement.
You could solder on replacement screens but I've yet to find anyone supplying the material short of cannibalising another tap.
Regards Mick
The in line filter will compensate for the lack of screens on the taps, however you risk debris from the tank damaging the fuel taps - I'd run with what you have until the taps need replacement.
You could solder on replacement screens but I've yet to find anyone supplying the material short of cannibalising another tap.
Regards Mick
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Re: Fuel tap filters
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323049084710 ... 3049084710 he also sells longer ones.
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Re: Fuel tap filters
I've just found this useful video ^
Cheers both. I'll add that to the list of jobs!
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Re: Fuel tap filters
Yuo can buy the mesh to make filters I did mine, one direct to the tap, the other on a piece of copper brake pipe to make a reserve level tap.
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Re: Fuel tap filters
I assume they just sit on this flat surface?
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- helloluketurner
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Re: Fuel tap filters
I can't see any evidence of there ever being filters.
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Re: Fuel tap filters
Hi
Can you post a photo of the taps in side view - are you sure they're fuel taps, (originally)? (reminiscent of gas taps in the school chemistry lab).
Regards Mick
Can you post a photo of the taps in side view - are you sure they're fuel taps, (originally)? (reminiscent of gas taps in the school chemistry lab).
Regards Mick
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Re: Fuel tap filters
Mick D wrote:Hi
Can you post a photo of the taps in side view - are you sure they're fuel taps, (originally)? (reminiscent of gas taps in the school chemistry lab).
Regards Mick
Apologies for the dark photo.
I haven't got a clue on their originality, they were on the motorbike when I bought it.
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Re: Fuel tap filters
Like mick D say's they look like gas taps or the type of tap fitted to machine tools for controlling the cutting coolant.