Fuel tap mod for YZs and maybe others

[Bruce CurtisMember]

The standard fuel tap on the YZs doesn’t have a reserve position on it, the Lads over at TT told me to grab a WR250/450 one fits straight on and voilia instant reserve. However my two remaining fully functional brain cells got to thinking “:ohmy: “,”big manufacturers don’t go to the extra expense of tooling up different fittings if they don’t need too” so I took mine apart and woulda ya know, it is the same except hasn’t been machined out or a tube fitted, the outside cowl will need a little filing and I will have my multi-position tap for nothing but time in the shed.
So there you go a bit of a small discovery for others that may have pondered the same problem.

Bruce Cee

[DavidMember]

Mate I have some trick pull apart inline serviceable fuel filters for that application if you cant get onto the right tube

[Bruce CurtisMember]

Ktmrat wrote:

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Mate I have some trick pull apart inline serviceable fuel filters for that application if you cant get onto the right tube

Sounds the go Mr Rat, what are they worth?

BC

[DavidMember]

$12 plus postage Mate

[Bruce CurtisMember]

Ktmrat wrote:

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$12 plus postage Mate

reckon you may have a deal there Mr Rat, are we the only two here tonite? very quiet

[DavidMember]

I am used to talking to myself, its just the arguing I cant stand :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Bruce CurtisMember]

Ok did this Modification on the weekend (in amongst modding an exhaust for a mate and deciding I hate 4T exhausts) a few things to keep an eye on.

#1-Drill the blank intake with a 5mm/5.5mm drill, if you use a 5/16-8mm you will punch thorugh the rear of the casting.

#2-the outer cowl that has the markings on it, just die-grind/file the whole stop section away, so the tap turns 360 degrees.

#3- a set of letter punches can be used to mark “RES” at the 12 o’clock position as this is where the tap needs to be for reserve.

#4-5/16″ copper pipe works as a pickup with a slight flare

And does anyone know if two part expoxy resin works in a fuel tank?

Bruce C.

[DeanMember]

Mr Blue wrote:

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And does anyone know if two part expoxy resin works in a fuel tank?

Bruce C.

It should be Ok :unsure: Try Plastibond (Selleys) now that is good sh#t;)

Nice work Bruce

OllieB)

[Paul BaylyMember]

Can’t you solder it in?

[Bruce CurtisMember]

cast soft Alumnium, I wouldn’t be game to put any heat on it, doesn’t matter, two part resin did the trick.

BC

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