How does an ouble-walled fuel tank work?
ouble-walled tanks are, in essence, a tank within a tank and designed to prevent releases into the environment by containing fuel leaking out from the inner tank in the “interstitial space” between the two walls of the tank.
Where do you put the Fuel Gauge stick in a tank?
Apply fuel-detecting paste to the bottom inch or so of the opposite side of the stick on which you applied the water-detecting paste. Insert the gauge stick into the interstitial space until it touches the bottom of the tank.
How to check the interstitial space of a fuel tank?
Use the following steps to check the interstitial space for each of your tanks: Apply water-detecting paste to the bottom inch or so of one side of a CLEAN gauge stick. Apply fuel-detecting paste to the bottom inch or so of the opposite side of the stick on which you applied the water-detecting paste.
What do you put in a fuel tank?
Apply water-detecting paste to the bottom inch or so of one side of a CLEAN gauge stick. Apply fuel-detecting paste to the bottom inch or so of the opposite side of the stick on which you applied the water-detecting paste. Insert the gauge stick into the interstitial space until it touches the bottom of the tank.
Why are the fuel tanks on my motorcycle deformed?
The consensus on the web is that the problem is related to the addition of ethanol in the gasoline, but there are many reports of motorcycles that have used ethanol tainted gas for years and have not had problems with deformation. The deformation is often cosmetic as seen below on a Ducati Streetfighter
Is the fuel tank on my Moto Guzzi leaking?
Aprilia rsv 1000 2002 distorted tank and leaking fuel . The Moto Guzzi Norge, at least the 2013 model year exhibits fuel tank swelling. Hi, please add my 2001 Falco to the list, commonly reported on apriliaforum.com.
How long do fuel tanks last for free?
At least one manufacturer is replacing the tanks for free under the US emissions regulations for five years but the manufacturer has provided no written statement to customers that the warranty will continue beyond that five year period.