Fuel filter
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Yes, that’s the filter to the right of your picture. Should already be easily accessible is it not?
Spoody6677
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I was hoping that was the case, otherwise would need 5 foot arms, who a good replace source, I never removed storage tray, does it come out pretty easy
Spoody6677
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Oh yeah, now that was easy, thanks
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Lots of problems with adding aftermarket fuel filters, better to just figure out the fuel issue, is the Irving in good condition on the fuel filter/ water seperator? Did you rebuild the carb according to Mikidymac’s carb rebuild thread, test the fuel pump diaphragm after rebuild with 4 pounds? Also in the manual under the fuel section there are instructions on how to pressure test the fuel system for leaks. Adding that filter won’t solve the no fuel issue. Good luck,
You can bypass the filter and selector valve by putting a tube straight from premixed gas to the carb inlet. If it works then, you know it’s the filter or valve, if it doesn’t then it’s the carburetor
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I was thinking about taking the my premix line off the selector and using a connecting barb connect it output line of fuel filter, omit selector and filtet
going direct will eliminate possible issues but if the selector or filter does end up being the issue it shouldn’t cost much to replace them
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I better pull off reserve tank hose off selector and pug it with a bolt and clamp, incase fuel selector is bad and off position is not working. Getting correct fuel line size in my area has been a issue, they never carry much off the real.
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The reserve tank is closest to engine right
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I was thinking about rebuilding carb, kits cheap and not much concerns, just want to get in water this weekend, so darn hot in Texas
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Oh, one more stupid concern does the return line go straight back to the main pre mix tank and not reserve tank
I hear you, I get impatient sometimes myself, it helps that I have 5 running machines so I have some to drive while I’m working on projects I have. If you do rebuild the carbs which could definitely be your problem only use the genuine Mikuni kits, best place to order is from osdparts.com . Tje back to OEM kits are genuine Mikuni, probably best to get the needle and seat as well. They are 134.00 or so for the double carb kit. Be careful of knock off kits claiming to be genuine, if they are cheap don’t buy them, it will just be a waste of your money. Hope you get it running to have some fun
I’m sorry, that although probably pretty basic is something I would have to look at in the manual. I usually take a lot of pictures to see where everything goes, pretty new at all this myself. If you can’t get it, I can go out and have a look at one of my machines when I get back in
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I would appreciate if you take a look when you get back,
There is no reserve or premix tank.
There are 4 fittings on the gas tank sending unit and they are all lableled.
RES = Reserve and goes to the bottom of the tank. Run a new line from this fitting all the way to the carbs.
ON = On it doesn't go all the way to the bottom of the tank.
VNT = Vent and vents the tank.
RET = return and delivers excess fuel back to the tank.
DO NOT buy cheap carb kits, just don't.
If you are not still not getting fuel to the carbs then rebuild them the correct way with the correct parts or not at all.
There are 4 fittings on the gas tank sending unit and they are all lableled.
RES = Reserve and goes to the bottom of the tank. Run a new line from this fitting all the way to the carbs.
ON = On it doesn't go all the way to the bottom of the tank.
VNT = Vent and vents the tank.
RET = return and delivers excess fuel back to the tank.
DO NOT buy cheap carb kits, just don't.
If you are not still not getting fuel to the carbs then rebuild them the correct way with the correct parts or not at all.
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So, I should cap off the ON line coming out of tank
