800- What's the Trick ?

[Piney]

OK- WHat"s the trick to get a wrench in there to remove the SS flare nut from under the gas tank (off the shut off valve) ? There is a hole/crack on the SS gas line. Trying to patch it with a piece of rubber and clamps hasnt worked.

I"ve tried small wrenches, pliers, ect-- I just cant get in that tight space.

Surely one doesnt have to remove the gas tank to get to this fitting ??

 

[Dean]

Piney:

You can remove the fuel line from the fuel valve without removing the tank and/or valve if the corners of the fuel line nut have not been rounded off. I use a small open ended wrench. It helps if your hands are not too large.

You can even remove and replace the valve without removing the tank. I can change the fuel valve in any of my 50s-60s 4 cylinder tractors in about 1/2 hour. The first time you do it will be a struggle but the next time will be a snap.

Dean

 

[R.G.M.]

I dont no the trick but I can send you a treat.

 

[Bill M (OH)]

Piney:
If I remember correctly, I had to remove the valve cover to get enough room to replace the fuel shutoff & strainer on my 861 - bit easier than removing the gas tank!!!
Good Luck.

 

[Dunk]

(quoted from post at 15:42:49 10/26/08) I dont no the trick but I can send you a treat.

I'll take 2 ifn they are small.

 

[old]

Last time I did that I took a cheap wrench and bent it to a 90 degree angle and then it was easy