Fishroe 261 #1 Posted November 30, 2013 Hey folks. Hope everybody had a nice thanksgiving. My question is when replacing the fuel valve on the bottom of the tank are you supposed to use any type of sealant on it. Also is there supposed to be a screen inside the tank somewhere because if it is mine doesn't have. I thought I remember reading about a filter screen in the tank but i I may be wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,827 #2 Posted November 30, 2013 We are talking about the under seat fuel tank right? If so, no sealant necessary. The filter screen is part of the new shutoff valve. Mike.............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick 258 #3 Posted November 30, 2013 Just to throw in my 2 cents, I always replace the rubber bushing the valve goes in. The rubber is sometimes hard, and tears or breaks when removing the valve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishroe 261 #4 Posted November 30, 2013 That's the valve. The bushing came with it. I guess what I meant to say was putting a gas resistant sealer on the bushing. It felt fairly tight testing the fit but it won't like I had to tap it in with a hammer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #5 Posted November 30, 2013 I always separate the valve from the bushing, put the bushing in and then put the valve in. No sealer, but I normally put some sort of slippery stuff on the pieces before I insert them - rubber grease, or even some spit. When the tanks get a little dirty the screen seems to often clog up. Often people tear the screen off and rely on an inline fuel filter to keep the pump and carb clean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishroe 261 #6 Posted November 30, 2013 (edited) I do not see a screen on this valve. It's identical to the old one. Didn't see one on the old one either. I'll put an inline one on Edited November 30, 2013 by Fishroe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 490 #7 Posted November 30, 2013 No sealant is req'd. I use an inline fuel filter regardless if the valve has a screen or not. Good luck, Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishroe 261 #8 Posted November 30, 2013 (edited) Yes under seat tank. I took it loose, pulled needle out, no screen I will put online in Edited November 30, 2013 by Fishroe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishroe 261 #9 Posted December 1, 2013 Thanks for the help guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
