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Started by The Bearded Duc, June 14, 2011, 06:21:31 PM

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iRam

#30
June 28, 2011, 01:36:50 PM
Raux, did u ever get that off centered tank fixed?..
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Raux

#31
June 28, 2011, 01:50:08 PM
Quote from: iRam on June 28, 2011, 01:36:50 PM
Raux, did u ever get that off centered tank fixed?..

haven't had a chance to pull it apart and check it out yet. sorry

iRam

#32
June 28, 2011, 03:23:14 PM
I haven't fixed mine either. It's now touching the ignition slot. Just took it apart a while ago cause it's starting to scratch the plastic.  [bang]
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Raux

#33
June 28, 2011, 09:15:35 PM
there area only the two mounting brackets on the side that align it. i'm sure it's an easy adjustment

ducatiz

#34
June 29, 2011, 04:52:29 AM
Quote from: iRam on June 28, 2011, 03:23:14 PM
I haven't fixed mine either. It's now touching the ignition slot. Just took it apart a while ago cause it's starting to scratch the plastic.  [bang]

The "fix" for that is to move the hinge further back in the frame.  You might have to drill some holes in the plate, that's what some dealers were doing before anyone admitted there was a problem.

Alternatively, drain the tank, wash it out with some Caswell's cleaner (water based) then get a hair dryer with a 'no heat' setting and stick it in the filler for a few days.  It will shrink.
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