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fuel tap replacement

OP snakebike UTC details Banned Joined: UTC Posts: 810
OP snakebike Banned Joined: UTC Posts: 810	UTC quote 1967 Super, has anyone been able to replace the fuel tap without the special tool, if so what was your method please. Cheers

Tor2ga UTC details Ossessionato Looking for the next one, probably electric Joined: UTC Posts: 3721 Location: Babcock Ranch, Florida
Tor2ga Ossessionato Looking for the next one, probably electric Joined: UTC Posts: 3721 Location: Babcock Ranch, Florida	UTC quote I have been assured that the special tool is the only way to go. I think you could use a "basin wrench" from the plumbing dept. of Home Depot. I never tried, but it looks doable, and the wrench is dirt cheap. Edit: It would help to know where you are, they may call them something else in other hemispheres.

greasy125 UTC details Sergeant at Arms Weird 80's Vespas & Cool Vintage Lambrettas Joined: UTC Posts: 15121 Location: The state of insanity, SoCal
greasy125 Sergeant at Arms Weird 80's Vespas & Cool Vintage Lambrettas Joined: UTC Posts: 15121 Location: The state of insanity, SoCal	UTC quote besides the basin wrench approach you could also try a crow foot wrench. you may still need a flex extension or a wobble end to make it happen though. or, you could fabricate your own by bending a combo wrench and brazing a T-handle to it... just don't forget to "matte black the f*cker" when done... best, -greasy

Tor2ga UTC details Ossessionato Looking for the next one, probably electric Joined: UTC Posts: 3721 Location: Babcock Ranch, Florida
Tor2ga Ossessionato Looking for the next one, probably electric Joined: UTC Posts: 3721 Location: Babcock Ranch, Florida	UTC quote a crow foot is a good idea if you know the wrench size you need. A basin wrench is like a pipe wrench and will fit a range of sizes.

christos x UTC details Molto Verboso No Scooter no more... Joined: UTC Posts: 1611 Location: Brighton, England
christos x Molto Verboso No Scooter no more... Joined: UTC Posts: 1611 Location: Brighton, England	UTC quote greasy125 wrote: besides the basin wrench approach you could also try a crow foot wrench. you may still need a flex extension or a wobble end to make it happen though. or, you could fabricate your own by bending a combo wrench and brazing a T-handle to it... *just don't forget to "matte black the fcker" when done...** best, -greasy

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