[TR] TR2/3 gas cap & filler assembly

Wbeech@flash.net wbeech at flash.net
Mon Nov 1 09:21:50 MST 2010


Angelo,
Hope you have a new rubber sleeve, even if the old one is still good the extra
little bit of pliablity sure makes a difference when you are trying to get it
on.

Mobile Bill

On Nov 1, 2010, at 6:54 AM, Bob <yellowtr at adelphia.net> wrote:

> On Sunday, October 31, 2010 09:58:32 pm Angelo Graham wrote:
>> Hello List:
>> Guess I wasn't paying close attention when removing the gas tank &
>> filler combination and now trying to re-install. Can anyone review the
>> order of the pieces? Does the hex nut/spigot combo go below the rear
>> deck into the rubber sleeve and the cap screw on from above the deck?
>> Forms a sort of a sandwich - the hex nut & spigot below the deck and the
>> cap & small chrome washer above the deck? Do I have this right. A really
>> tight fit. Any tips on making the re-install easier?
>> Thanks for any help with this. Feel really dumb...
>> Angelo Graham
>>
>
> Angelo,
>
> The large hex nut does go below the deck and the cap + chrome ring go above.
> As you might of guessed the cap is screwed into the hex nut.
> It is a tight fit to get the hose on the tank and the hex nut at the same
> time.
>
> I believe the last time I did this the tank was not tightened down so I had
> some wiggle room. I believe I attached the hose to the hex nut/spigot first
> and then eased the hose over the take inlet.
>
> Dont forget to install the clamps very loose before you put the hose on!
>
> In order to orientate the gas cap correctly, make sure you screw the cap
> tight, align, and then tighten the hose clamps.
>
> Bob
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