txmxrider
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Hello,
Wondering if anyone has any suggestions regarding a fuel leak. Here's the scenario: I started up the RT for the first time in a long time and immediately I smelled fuel and noticed a wisp of smoke coming from the right side. I shut it down and grabbed several fire extinguishers then started it up again and saw fuel dripping down onto the right side cylinder head so I shut it down again. I couldn't tell where it was coming from exactly because of the body work plus I didn't want to sit and stare at it too long for fear of staring a fire so I removed the bodywork thinking I would check it again with the tupperware removed so I could see where the leak was coming from but this time it didn't leak a drop when I started it. The only difference is that I have the fuel cap removed along with the bodywork. Would that make any difference you think? One interesting side note is that I see a fair amount of rust and peeling paint on the exterior of the charcoal canister. If I disconnect the hoses to the charcoal canister should I be able to blow through it freely? And if it was stopped up would that somehow cause a fuel leak? And maybe with the fuel cap removed it has enough vent that it doesn't leak?
Also, I attached a photo of my fuel line disconnects and I seem to recall that there was a problem with some plastic fuel line disconnects leaking and people replaced them with stainless steel versions from Beemer Boneyard. Hopefully the photo came through and if so can anyone identify if these are the type that leak and should be replaced?
I appreciate any advice and suggestions.
Wondering if anyone has any suggestions regarding a fuel leak. Here's the scenario: I started up the RT for the first time in a long time and immediately I smelled fuel and noticed a wisp of smoke coming from the right side. I shut it down and grabbed several fire extinguishers then started it up again and saw fuel dripping down onto the right side cylinder head so I shut it down again. I couldn't tell where it was coming from exactly because of the body work plus I didn't want to sit and stare at it too long for fear of staring a fire so I removed the bodywork thinking I would check it again with the tupperware removed so I could see where the leak was coming from but this time it didn't leak a drop when I started it. The only difference is that I have the fuel cap removed along with the bodywork. Would that make any difference you think? One interesting side note is that I see a fair amount of rust and peeling paint on the exterior of the charcoal canister. If I disconnect the hoses to the charcoal canister should I be able to blow through it freely? And if it was stopped up would that somehow cause a fuel leak? And maybe with the fuel cap removed it has enough vent that it doesn't leak?
Also, I attached a photo of my fuel line disconnects and I seem to recall that there was a problem with some plastic fuel line disconnects leaking and people replaced them with stainless steel versions from Beemer Boneyard. Hopefully the photo came through and if so can anyone identify if these are the type that leak and should be replaced?
I appreciate any advice and suggestions.