Fast flow tap hi

[Marrsy7]

Hi all ! Hope I don’t sound to stupid here , I’ve bought a long range tank (fitted great) but I’m having probs fitting fast flow tap it’s to tight to push up into tank to nip nut up it’s ripped the gauze as I push it in is this a common prob ? I’ve fitted one before and had no probs , any help would b appreciated cheers

[nickw]

I've had problems with fitting taps previously on long range tanks. I have had to loosen the tank to move it within the frame to get the tap to fit. I have had similar issues with mid range tanks. Using a side exit petrol tap also makes life a bit easier and I think that is what I have fitted now. I'm presuming it is the engine mount that is getting in the way.

[Marrsy7]

Sorry I might have worded it wrong no I can get in to fit tap it just won’t push up into tank as if gauze filter is to thick it won’t go into tank it’s ripping gauze

[nickw]

LOl, I understand what you mean now. I've not had that problem

[Rich Oswald]

The gauze tube should really go up into the tank very easily. Never heard of this issue before.

Rich'

[Storkfoot]

The build quality on some of these tanks is pretty poor with sharp edges internally. I have had to take a round file and a dremel to the internals before now.

[hullygully]

I've had this same problem with my st/steel 18 ltre tank for years, no matter how & where I squeeze the filter it wont go up into the tank, sh*t workmanship, mine needs taking out & a drill shoving up it , so I have to ride without the filter in the tap, no big deal really as there's a filter on the carb.