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Old 09-25-2011, 09:44 PM
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I figure it's recommended, but is it necessary to have an empty or near empty tank of fuel before doing this job?
Not really, the lower the fuel the less mess potential there is. If you're quick you can pull it out and get a rag on it before it starts leaking and then make a run to the pan. There is a tiny whole at the bottom on the side of the tube. If you can plug it before it leaks you're golden, as long as the nut on the bottom is tight. If the hole is not plugged you can also pull the tube up until the whole is out of the fuel and let it drain out.
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