Am I missing an O-ring in my fuel tap?

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Am I missing an O-ring in my fuel tap?

Post by wreckage » Sun Nov 09, 2014 10:38 am

G'day, Troops.

Today, having never touched a TRX until 7 weeks ago, I decided I would install a K&N air filter. Let me just say, there are four words that sum up why I will never (maybe) take the bloody tank off again! Spring-clips and no room! ;-)
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After about 150 minutes of friggin' about, I thought I had it all ready to bolt the tank on, when I spied a gush of petrol streaming from the bottom of my fuel tap. The L-piece where the fuel hose clips onto the bottom of the tap had come adrift. Having just spent about 45 minutes getting the damned fuel hose back onto it, I was somewhat peeved. Off came the tank again.

Anyway, my question is, is that little elbow supposed to have an O-ring on it? There appears to be an indentation on it, but I just jammed it back into the fuel tap and it seemed secure.
That doesn't seem how it's supposed to connect to me. Any clues out there?

Another question... Bloody spring clips. What's the best solution out there? This is 2014, there's gotta be something better than twisted bits of wire that never seem to open far enough! ;-)

Yet another question for you good people. At the front of my air-box there's a plastic nipple that should have some sort of bracket to locate into, but I don't have one. The illustration from a manual has a circular thingy there. Can anybody advise what it is and can I get one somehow? There is just open air on my TRX.

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Re: Am I missing an O-ring in my fuel tap?

Post by Rod.s » Sun Nov 09, 2014 11:20 am

Just a quick question, are you missing the bracket or the rubber grommet? Withe the fuel tank, just remove the seat, remove the two front bolts and then tilt the tank back to access the air box. The tap…….i have seen a digram that shows an o-ring but mine never had one and has not been a problem. Have a look at the detailed manual :D
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Re: Am I missing an O-ring in my fuel tap?

Post by wreckage » Sun Nov 09, 2014 12:01 pm

Rod.s wrote:Just a quick question, are you missing the bracket or the rubber grommet?
G'day, Rod. Both, I think. As I said.... there's just air there. ;-)
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With the fuel tank, just remove the seat, remove the two front bolts and then tilt the tank back to access the air box.
I knew there'd be an easier way. :? It doesn't look like there's enough play in the fuel and vacuum hoses, but no doubt you're correct.
The tap…….i have seen a diagram that shows an o-ring but mine never had one and has not been a problem. Have a look at the detailed manual :D
Any link to this 'detailed manual', Rod? Can you recommend one I can buy?

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Re: Am I missing an O-ring in my fuel tap?

Post by Rod.s » Sun Nov 09, 2014 12:10 pm

wreckage wrote:
Rod.s wrote:Just a quick question, are you missing the bracket or the rubber grommet?
G'day, Rod. Both, I think. As I said.... there's just air there. ;-)
With the fuel tank, just remove the seat, remove the two front bolts and then tilt the tank back to access the air box.
I knew there'd be an easier way. :? It doesn't look like there's enough play in the fuel and vacuum hoses, but no doubt you're correct.
The tap…….i have seen a diagram that shows an o-ring but mine never had one and has not been a problem. Have a look at the detailed manual :D
Any link to this 'detailed manual', Rod? Can you recommend one I can buy?

Cheers.
Buy! a tech head like yourself should know his way around the web. But have a look here, http://www.trx850.com/phpBB_forum/viewforum.php?f=47

Also if you're after a manual, then I have a new one still in plastic, it's your's for a coffee :D
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Re: Am I missing an O-ring in my fuel tap?

Post by wreckage » Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:19 pm

Oh, I know my way around the web all right. I've got two different service manuals but must must have missed the parts manual. Thanks for the link! ;-)

Oh, any idea where I'd pick up a decent paddock stand? Cheers.
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Re: Am I missing an O-ring in my fuel tap?

Post by alextrx850 » Mon Nov 10, 2014 1:19 am

That fuel elbow you had fall out normally has a small ring clip that expands into a slot in the tap assembly wreckage.
A common problem if you muck about with it, seems to jam up in there and stays put otherwise.
A metal bond glue has been suggested in other posts.

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Re: Am I missing an O-ring in my fuel tap?

Post by wreckage » Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:47 am

alextrx850 wrote:A metal bond glue has been suggested in other posts.
Thanks, alextrx850. I'll bear that in mind if I have further issues with it.

Can any of you Brisbane locals recommend a source for a paddock stand that suits a TRX?

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Re: Am I missing an O-ring in my fuel tap?

Post by Rod.s » Mon Nov 10, 2014 12:28 pm

wreckage wrote:
alextrx850 wrote:A metal bond glue has been suggested in other posts.
Thanks, alextrx850. I'll bear that in mind if I have further issues with it.

Can any of you Brisbane locals recommend a source for a paddock stand that suits a TRX?

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