If you do such a thing I'd use low compressed air and take it easy - start with 5 PSI or so if you can regulate it that low. If not just just a foot pump or a bicycle pump.

HOWEVER if I were you I'd go and get a 46mm socket (I'm pretty sure it is a 46 - I'll check) and take the tank screen / strainer out. I've done this quite recently. Siphon the fuel out of the tank first though - and disconnect the supply fuel line and the return lines at the tank before removing the strainer.

On the other hand have you done a leak down test on your engine? Got much blow by?

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