How do you pressure test a Harley Davidson gas tank?
Turn the tank upside down and shake vigorously. Attach a blower fitting to a pressurized air line. Blast the inside of the tank with pressurized air. Seal the petcock opening on the bottom of the gas tank with an air hose fitting attached to a pressurized air line.
Can a gas tank be removed from a Harley Davidson?
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How do you change the fuel pump on a Harley Davidson?
The filter on an early bike can simply be changed by removing the petcock from the tank. Before messing with the fuel tank and pump, the whole fuel injection system needs to be purged of fuel pressure to avoid any unwanted fuel spills, though the tank does not have to be emptied or removed.
Where is the fuel line on a Harley Davidson?
For fuel-injected models equipped with a five gallon fuel tank, the crossover fuel line at the front of the tank must be disconnected. Disconnect the crossover line and allow escaping fuel to drain into your catch can. Figure 11. Tank vent line.
How do you remove a fuel tank console?
With the battery disconnected, proceed with removal of the fuel tank console. Begin by removing the front and rear fasteners holding the console assembly to the tank. Open the fuel door and remove the filler cap. Place a soft towel on the rear fender and lay the console onto the towel to avoid disconnecting any gauge wiring. Figure 6.
How do you remove a gas tank from a Harley Davidson?
Next, remove the dash console. It is easier if you have a 5/32″ long ball allen for the forward most retaining screw. Remove the four retaining screws that secure the fuel tank to the frame. Carefully lift the Harley gas tank away from the motorcycle and set in a safe location.
The filter on an early bike can simply be changed by removing the petcock from the tank. Before messing with the fuel tank and pump, the whole fuel injection system needs to be purged of fuel pressure to avoid any unwanted fuel spills, though the tank does not have to be emptied or removed.
For fuel-injected models equipped with a five gallon fuel tank, the crossover fuel line at the front of the tank must be disconnected. Disconnect the crossover line and allow escaping fuel to drain into your catch can. Figure 11. Tank vent line.
With the battery disconnected, proceed with removal of the fuel tank console. Begin by removing the front and rear fasteners holding the console assembly to the tank. Open the fuel door and remove the filler cap. Place a soft towel on the rear fender and lay the console onto the towel to avoid disconnecting any gauge wiring. Figure 6.