Petrol tap modification

[Knowledge]

I have just acquired an OMG rear exit fuel tap for a standard machine, but the pipe for the reserve is so long, it will run onto reserve after half a tank of fuel. Not good.

How can I remove the filter from the tap so I can cut down the length of the reserve pipe? Will it just pull off? It seems very tight.

[Dibs/SFSC]

I have just done one, they are tight but an interference fit, I had to get pliers on the solid rim just above the thread (just enough purchase) and twist.
Agree, they are ridiculously long

[MK Monty]

They are often screwed into the holder to twist it as you go. Of course a bigger tank will hold more going onto reserve so I cut mine down to around an inch.

[Knowledge]

Thanks. I will grit my teeth and give it a go.

[gaz_powell]

Did you do it Martin?

[Knowledge]

Not yet mate. Life is getting in the way at the moment. Perhaps tomorrow. I will let the world know if I succeed.

I am still concerned that the gauze of the filter will tear

[gaz_powell]

It's do able, done a couple

[roli150lam]

They are often screwed into the holder to twist it as you go. Of course a bigger tank will hold more going onto reserve so I cut mine down to around an inch.

I did one recently,it was a screw fit and easily removed.

[Knowledge]

Thanks Roli. Yes, mine was a screw fit, but I only confirm that after I had pulled it out the hard way. Oops.

Never mind, it screwed back in ok after I had cut down the reserve pipe. No damage done.