Date:         Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:12:49 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Broken Gas Tank Fitting...DOH!
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On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 5:55 AM, pdooley<psdooley@verizon.net> wrote:
> Neil- looks like a better solution that stock.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> neil


Hey Pat.

I agree. Even if just for the fact that it's more resilient to the
tank reseal/renew process. In fact thinking about it now, when
installing tank, using a piece like that would make the install
process easier too.

I was initially hesitant as I wasn't sure how brass would react with
fuel/fuel vapours or if using a fuel hose is best. (it will
deteriorate at some point.... way down the road) I'll bet the brass is
just fine. IIRC, brass is/was used in carbs. And, since these tanks
come out for a reseal, adding in another chunk of new hose is easy.


Neil.


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