Not all TR3 filler caps just pull off. Earlier ones threaded into the
sleeve portion, which could not come out from the top. You need to
unthread the filler cap, slide the hose section all the way down on the
tank, and lever the sleeve out of position, or slide the hose up onto
the sleeve and do it, depending. In either case, you need to do some
extreme bending of the hose itself.
Been there done both. :-)
David Massey wrote:
>
> Message text written by Bill & Skip Pugh
> > The Fuel Tank Connector, that short, fat rubber hose between
> the filler cap and the fuel tank on my TR-3A needs to be replaced. I
> have a new one but from what I can tell the only way to replace it is
> to remove the fuel tank!!
> If there is an easier way I would love to hear about it.
>
> Thanks
> Bill Pugh
> <
>
> No! No! No! You don't have to do that! Just loosen the two hose clamps and
> remove the filler cap portion. Easy as pie!
>
> Dave (Been there, done that) Massey
> St. Louis, MO USA
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George Richardson
Wyvern - '57 Triumph TR3, TS15559LT -
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
Griffin - '71 Triumph Stag - undergoing restoration
Pikachu - '75 Triumph TR6 - undergoing repair
Kitty - '83 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas - Daily Driver
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