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Old 03-16-2011, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by funola View Post
Quote: "Fuel tank drain / strainer 46mm (need a socket when tank is in situ unless you are lucky)"

The barb fitting that screws into the strainer is 19 mm. If you're lucky a 19 mm open end will get the 46 mm strainer off and not the 19 mm barb.
Good point - I should have tried that. However, when I did the job I was determined not to join the "how do you get diesel out of your clothes / hair / eyes?" club. I'm happy to report I was successful due to a nice little siphon pump and a Jerry can.
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