fuel tank pick up

[chrismechanic]

hi guys.. i was checking over my saw today and noticed the in tank fuel pickup is kinda sticking up.

 

you would think it would be best to have the filter laying flat at the bottom of the tank, down in the lower corner, so the pickup is in the lowest point of the tank for both angles that you would use the saw at.

 

i noticed that as the saw runs low on fuel (half a tank and under) the saw starts to cut out while on tickover.

 

i can see the grommet where the feul pipe exits the tank just under the carb, is it ok to pull the fuel pipe out of the tank some more.

 

reason i ask this is i have tried to move the filter with long nosed pliers but it just springs back to its current location.

 

 

thanks..

chris

Edited November 21, 2013 by chrismechanic
added pic

[peatff]

The pipe should really be soft enough for it to move round when you tip the saw on either side to cut. It will just mean that you don't get down to the dregs before you have to refuel.

[chrismechanic]

yes, i thought that too but the filter is light and the pipe is quite stiff

 

i have managed to get it down in the corner of the tank, ill see if it stays there before i do any mods to it..

 

thanks peatff

[Rich2484]

Is it weighted?

 

Normally have a weight on it so it falls with gravity.

[chrismechanic]

no rich... in fact i think it more likely to float

chris

[Eddy_t]

Trim the pipe a few mm, it may be too long, or pull it through from the carb end

 

 

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[chrismechanic]

do they put sealant round that grommet or is it just a push fit?

chris

[Eddy_t]

Push fit

 

 

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[H-A]

Christmas is fast approaching, bin that one and ask Father Christmas for a Husky.

 

Have you emailed McCulloch yet?

 

H-A

[Eddy_t]

Christmas is fast approaching, bin that one and ask Father Christmas for a Husky.

 

Have you emailed McCulloch yet?

 

H-A

 

It is a husky, it's just in black!

 

 

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