ORIGINAL: billd76
Thanks,
Not tieing off the tube fittings , sure the stopper is installed correctly, but with the dead sticks I had last weekend with my trainer, makes me wonder if something fuel related is going on. Not sure, but for this one I'll tie the fittings. I like the sullivan clear tanks, but LHS doesn't carry them, there is no doubt with them that the piping is right and it's easy to see the clunk. I just finished cutting out the cowl, doesn't look too bad for a rookie. But could've done better.
I've been using small wire ties both inside the tank to affix the tubing, and to prevent the tubes from moving when I screw around with the lines.
This seems to help a lot and was suggested for gasoline engines too.
When you assemble a new tank a good idea is to blow into the CLEAN tubing with the other side stopped up, and spray the tank with windex, etc...
Look for any bubbles or seapage.
The plastic flashing on the cheaper tanks typically causes problems as it creates an area that lifts the stopper even when compressed.
I usually use fine sandpaper to clean out the flashing around the hole, then flush the tank with windex, let it dry, and finish with another small flush of glow fuel.