Subject: RE: lever gas cap and yellow ooze
Author: AJ Huff
Date: Jul 6, 2005, 6:17 PM
Post ID: 1719125014
Thanks Keith,
I just went out and checked and when I found that flat spot and lined it
up with the snap ring, instant fit. By the way the flat spot on mine is
toward the seat. Now I just have to re-chrome or trade with Mark. I
agree about it looking better with the cap pointed at you. I wondered
why in Guzziology he mentions it being dangerous. Thanks for explaining
that point :)
Slightly related, to the gas cap that is, I have a dark yellow film
oozing up the outside of the filler neck out onto the tank. I'm guessing
maybe this is varnish from gasoline vapors condensing and following
capillary action (boy there's a lot of 50 cent words). Do I need to run
a bead of sealant around the neck to prevent this? Silicone?
-AJ
Keith Ruff wrote:
AJ, As far as I know, the tanks all had the same neck size. The earlier tanks had lower necks than the later models, think the change was in 1968-1969 time frame. Check your filler neck. There should be a flat spot on one side, either the side facing the speedo, or the side facing the seat. That is where the snap ring sits. The handle can be assembled to either point down towards the seat or up towards the speedo also. I have mine pointing down towards the seat - like the look but Gre Fields book said the can castrate the rider in accidents ;( Keith Ruff 70 Cafe Racer Ambo Manahawkin, NJ AJ Huff wrote:
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AJ Huff
'71 Ambassador
Three Rivers, MI
MGNOC# 19917