Bill,
You describe it exactly the way I remember it. It can be done without taking
the tank loose, but it definately isn't easy. I seem to remember trimming
the robber connecter so it was just long enough to liide back onto the
filler piece the cap screws to and get the clamps to work. Wish I could
remember more. It can be done but it took some time and choice words to get
it on.
Rob in Seattle
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill & Skip Pugh <anabil@caltel.com>
To: David Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: Fuel Tank Connector
>
> WRONG!!!
>
> After you remove the filler cap there is still a connector pipe, the
> pipe the cap screws into. This Pipe is flush with the rear deck, is
> about two inches long, and the distance between the connector pipe
> and the fuel tank inlet is around one inch...leaving virtually no
> room for removal of the old rubber hose much less room to bend,
> squeeze and install an new,stiff one...even with lots of silicone,
> KY-Jelly or whatever.
>
> >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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> Bill & Skip Pugh
> Two@Home
> anabil@caltel.com
>
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