I did a search and found many ways to install the new fuel tank grommet, but I can't find how to remove the old one without destroying the metal fitting. That thing is in there tight, It will spin, but I can't get it out.
What say you?Fule tank grommet removal
Fule tank grommet removal
1981 Sportfire
I did a search and found many ways to install the new fuel tank grommet, but I can't find how to remove the old one without destroying the metal fitting. That thing is in there tight, It will spin, but I can't get it out. What say you?
I did a search and found many ways to install the new fuel tank grommet, but I can't find how to remove the old one without destroying the metal fitting. That thing is in there tight, It will spin, but I can't get it out.
What say you?1st-1976 440 Cyclone: Owned 1979 then sold same year
2nd-1980 440 Sportfire: Owned 1982-1984 --Bought from uncle (220 miles)
3rd-1983 440 Liquifire: Owned 1983 and sold same year for profit (1000 miles)
4th-1981 440 Sportfire: Owned 2011 and still have (331 original miles until I put 3 on it, now 336)
5th- Still looking for
2nd-1980 440 Sportfire: Owned 1982-1984 --Bought from uncle (220 miles)
3rd-1983 440 Liquifire: Owned 1983 and sold same year for profit (1000 miles)
4th-1981 440 Sportfire: Owned 2011 and still have (331 original miles until I put 3 on it, now 336)
5th- Still looking for
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DeereKid9
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Re: Fule tank grommet removal
It should pull straight out. You should have to remove it prior to replacing the grommet.
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Always remember-Any parts leftover is money in your pocket.
1976 Liquidator - I 500 raced by Jim Zimmer
1980 Spitfire
1982 Liquifire-Last sled my son helped me work on. He did most of the motor work.
1984 Trailfire
2007 Ski Doo GSX 500SS
1976 Liquidator - I 500 raced by Jim Zimmer
1980 Spitfire
1982 Liquifire-Last sled my son helped me work on. He did most of the motor work.
1984 Trailfire
2007 Ski Doo GSX 500SS
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DeereKid9
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Re: Fule tank grommet removal
Our at least pulled out halfway I guess.
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1976 Liquidator - I 500 raced by Jim Zimmer
1980 Spitfire
1982 Liquifire-Last sled my son helped me work on. He did most of the motor work.
1984 Trailfire
2007 Ski Doo GSX 500SS
1976 Liquidator - I 500 raced by Jim Zimmer
1980 Spitfire
1982 Liquifire-Last sled my son helped me work on. He did most of the motor work.
1984 Trailfire
2007 Ski Doo GSX 500SS
Re: Fule tank grommet removal
GRRRRRR!! 
I went back out and put a rag around the nipple and then put the vise grips on and then pulled. It came out. The larger part of the grommet anyway. The inner-smaller part of the grommet that seals around the tank tore off. So I then fished the line out of the tank and the fuel pickup fell off the other end of the hose into the tank. Guess I need to find me a bolt retriever and go fishing!!
I went back out and put a rag around the nipple and then put the vise grips on and then pulled. It came out. The larger part of the grommet anyway. The inner-smaller part of the grommet that seals around the tank tore off. So I then fished the line out of the tank and the fuel pickup fell off the other end of the hose into the tank. Guess I need to find me a bolt retriever and go fishing!!1st-1976 440 Cyclone: Owned 1979 then sold same year
2nd-1980 440 Sportfire: Owned 1982-1984 --Bought from uncle (220 miles)
3rd-1983 440 Liquifire: Owned 1983 and sold same year for profit (1000 miles)
4th-1981 440 Sportfire: Owned 2011 and still have (331 original miles until I put 3 on it, now 336)
5th- Still looking for
2nd-1980 440 Sportfire: Owned 1982-1984 --Bought from uncle (220 miles)
3rd-1983 440 Liquifire: Owned 1983 and sold same year for profit (1000 miles)
4th-1981 440 Sportfire: Owned 2011 and still have (331 original miles until I put 3 on it, now 336)
5th- Still looking for
Re: Fule tank grommet removal
After some fishing, I retrieved both pieces from the tank. The hose in the tank was so brittle.
Shouldn't there be some clamps on the fuel pickup to the hose and also the hose onto the metal nipple that goes through the grommet?
Shouldn't there be some clamps on the fuel pickup to the hose and also the hose onto the metal nipple that goes through the grommet?
1st-1976 440 Cyclone: Owned 1979 then sold same year
2nd-1980 440 Sportfire: Owned 1982-1984 --Bought from uncle (220 miles)
3rd-1983 440 Liquifire: Owned 1983 and sold same year for profit (1000 miles)
4th-1981 440 Sportfire: Owned 2011 and still have (331 original miles until I put 3 on it, now 336)
5th- Still looking for
2nd-1980 440 Sportfire: Owned 1982-1984 --Bought from uncle (220 miles)
3rd-1983 440 Liquifire: Owned 1983 and sold same year for profit (1000 miles)
4th-1981 440 Sportfire: Owned 2011 and still have (331 original miles until I put 3 on it, now 336)
5th- Still looking for
Re: Fule tank grommet removal
Job finished. Sportfire starts quicker now. A good soapy wash today and off to the West Yellowstone Expo and Vintage show this Saturday.
Thanks for your help guy's
Thanks for your help guy's
1st-1976 440 Cyclone: Owned 1979 then sold same year
2nd-1980 440 Sportfire: Owned 1982-1984 --Bought from uncle (220 miles)
3rd-1983 440 Liquifire: Owned 1983 and sold same year for profit (1000 miles)
4th-1981 440 Sportfire: Owned 2011 and still have (331 original miles until I put 3 on it, now 336)
5th- Still looking for
2nd-1980 440 Sportfire: Owned 1982-1984 --Bought from uncle (220 miles)
3rd-1983 440 Liquifire: Owned 1983 and sold same year for profit (1000 miles)
4th-1981 440 Sportfire: Owned 2011 and still have (331 original miles until I put 3 on it, now 336)
5th- Still looking for
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Jimmy
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Re: Fule tank grommet removal
When ever I work on the rubber grommets and fuel lines anything that is hard over time I use a heat gun on it to warm it up a little to make it more plyable. This way you don't end up braking something causing more problems. Glad to see you got the job done. jimmy
James Lalk
Sumner,Ia
Sumner,Ia