trinity intake

[AKheathen]

I cleaned out the fuel tank good when I got it because it had been sitting for a while, all the crap in the tank now had to come from the fuel pump. The filter I got is small and clear, so I can see the filter and if it is getting clogged. After finding all the junk in my fuel system, I don't feel safe without a filter.

well, the tank should have screens inside. if you remove the petcock, they will be attached to the inside. that is really all the filter you ever need. the brass core in the inline filters catch shit and keep it there for good. with the screens, it gets stopped, but usually just falls down to the bottom of the tank and off the screen letting it flow again once you start it up. of coarse, there will be stuff that sticks to it, so it is a good idea to remove and clean the screens and tank at the end of each season. either you are missing the screen, or you have stuff coming from inside the petcock. if the screens are there, simply taking it all apart and cleaning will be better than an in-line. the brass core also stands a chance of clogging with pre-mix and maybe water(not sure there) but anyways, i would rather be able to drain the bowl of that stuff just something to think about

[700vflash]

Well I noticed some goop around my petcock and does not seem to be a gasket in place, I am also assuming my filter screen is probably gone or has a hole in it, going to look further into before I get her back together.

I got the cases sealed up and the clutch back on yesterday, hopefully within the next week or two I will get the top end back on. At least now I can get the motor in the frame and start getting it ready to go!

 

Also I noticed there are supposed to be rubber plugs in the bottom of the cylinders, mine are gone . Are these a must or what? Why have a plugged hole instead of a solid casting?

[AKheathen]

those plugs are a must.......