Re: Gas Tank Filler Screen Removal

Posted by Jim McPherson on May 19, 1997 at 22:37:56

In Reply to: Gas Tank Filler Screen Removal
posted by Malcolm Fischer on May 19, 1997 at 21:35:32

: The books say that the original screen screwed in and that it can be removed with hammer and chisel, if necessary.I tore out the screen, but cannot get the supposedly screwed-in ring out.It looks as though it required a special four-pronged tool to install. True?In any case, the new screen won't fit through the opening.
: I am soaking it with WD40, and will try the hammer/chisel thing again, I suppose.Any better ideas?
: Thank you!
Malcolm,
I assume your "A" is a 28-29 since the screen is screwed in in those years. The repo will not fit regardless as it has another way to be secured. I would continue with the penetrating oil and chissel. an alternative is to take a hacksaw blade and cut it through and then collapse it using pliers. You don't say is the tank is in use so be careful for sparke either way. Good Luck. Jim McPherson

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