CanadaFZ6
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Trying to avoid removing the fuel pump to drain the tank in preparation for paint.
Anyone done this on the fz6?
Would this tank drain method apply to the fz6 as well?
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Trying to avoid removing the fuel pump to drain the tank in preparation for paint.
Anyone done this on the fz6?
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Unfortunately, There are many videos to show you how to do something that may be successful but may not be the best idea for safety of the people and property.
If you provide current via jumpers it should be fused at the voltage source. If you short unfused jumpers they are instantly a danger in more that one way. Be sure you work in a well ventilated area for your lungs and fire safety. Grounding the tank and yourself can also keep static potentials from causing a spark.
I've heard many times people say don't run the fuel pump dry.
My cousin lit his BBQ in his back yard. He then got his lawn mower out to mow the lawn while the coals got hot. He went to the garage to get a gas can to fill the mower. The fumes from the gas can ignited many feet away. He had a basket ball scholarship as well as his arm and side that went up in flames.
Main thing is be safe!
If you provide current via jumpers it should be fused at the voltage source. If you short unfused jumpers they are instantly a danger in more that one way. Be sure you work in a well ventilated area for your lungs and fire safety. Grounding the tank and yourself can also keep static potentials from causing a spark.
I've heard many times people say don't run the fuel pump dry.
My cousin lit his BBQ in his back yard. He then got his lawn mower out to mow the lawn while the coals got hot. He went to the garage to get a gas can to fill the mower. The fumes from the gas can ignited many feet away. He had a basket ball scholarship as well as his arm and side that went up in flames.
Main thing is be safe!
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Excellent point Cliff. A good friend of mine has a simple expression that he applies to EVERYTHING. 'Rule #1, NOBODY gets hurt!'
When I had my tank painted, I simply loosened the fuel pump retainer while the tank was perched atop a large container. Not the neatest operation, but no chance of a short or spark.
Be safe CanadaFZ6.
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Thanks folks. Maybe I won't do it lol. If I do remove the fuel pump, how open is the inside of the tank? Would I be able to fix a dent that is near the logo on the side? Or it's not accessible?
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I believe that the tank is doubled walled, so dent repair is not possible. @trepetti would know for sure.
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Thanks, I figured as much. I guess bondo it is. Can't do PDR because the paint chipped off at the dent. Otherwise that would be my best option.
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The tank is not double walled.
Access is pretty good with the pump out.
***Only when removing the pump, push the lever shown and the pump will break down into two parts for easy removal (slides apart). It can go back in as one unit:
Access is pretty good with the pump out.
***Only when removing the pump, push the lever shown and the pump will break down into two parts for easy removal (slides apart). It can go back in as one unit:
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I don't know if the tank is double walled. The guy who did my repair did it by tack welding rods to the take in spots, then using a small slide hammer to pull out as much of the dents as possible. The last thing was using bondo to get to the final shape.
See the 'during' and 'after' pics....
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I've had mine apart, several times, it's NOT DOUBLE walled..
See above pic..
See above pic..
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Thanks everyone that’s great news. Seems I will be able to smooth this dent out easier than I expected with the proper tools.
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The tank is not double walled.
Access is pretty good with the pump out.
***Only when removing the pump, push the lever shown and the pump will break down into two parts for easy removal (slides apart). It can go back in as one unit:
Having a hard time figuring out where this tab even is on the pump. Can't get it out as one piece at the moment so trying this method but can't figure it out. How far out does the pump have to be to access this spot?
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I've pulled mine as one piece (not knowing about the tab), but it is very, very tight.
It didn't break but using the tab is much easier.
Your just going to have to rotate the pump till you see the tab (it isn't big).
You can force it but it's very possible to break it..
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It didn't break but using the tab is much easier.
Your just going to have to rotate the pump till you see the tab (it isn't big).
You can force it but it's very possible to break it..
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I did finally get it off, by removing that little side piece. One thing I did overlook is how steep the underside turns up, making the access from the fuel pump hole to the very corner logo area pretty difficult with some sort of dent removal tool.
