I have a 1999 GL1500 that is VERY difficult to remove gas cap, on every fill up. Suggestions?
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I have a 1999 GL1500 that is VERY difficult to remove gas cap, on every fill up. Suggestions?
Is it hard to turn or is it not coming off once turned.
[QUOTE=Marc H;713827]Is it hard to turn or is it not coming off once turned.[/QUOTE]
Very hard to turn
[QUOTE=Pastor Ron;713829]Very hard to turn[/QUOTE] Use some grease on the thread / neck where they engage. Clean off any rust or burrs present. You can use a very fine grit wet or dry sandpaper.
You could even try some wet or dry paper with a string for retrieval inserted between contact points and work cap back & forth a little, not a lot though as you want some resistance and you don't want a lot of grit in the fuel. Maybe, pump fuel out afterwards and put fresh clean in or strain it through a paint strainer.
Thank you all
[QUOTE=CrystalPistol;713860]Use some grease on the thread / neck where they engage. Clean off any rust or burrs present. You can use a very fine grit wet or dry sandpaper.
You could even try some wet or dry paper with a string for retrieval inserted between contact points and work cap back & forth a little, not a lot though as you want some resistance and you don't want a lot of grit in the fuel. Maybe, pump fuel out afterwards and put fresh clean in or strain it through a paint strainer.[/QUOTE]
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[QUOTE=CrystalPistol;713860]Use some grease on the thread / neck where they engage. Clean off any rust or burrs present. You can use a very fine grit wet or dry sandpaper.
You could even try some wet or dry paper with a string for retrieval inserted between contact points and work cap back & forth a little, not a lot though as you want some resistance and you don't want a lot of grit in the fuel. Maybe, pump fuel out afterwards and put fresh clean in or strain it through a paint strainer.[/QUOTE]
I've had to fo similar stuff to a 1500 ... be careful not to get junk in the tank.