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Clarke fuel tank fitment problems.

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kxpegger:
My 3.1 gallon Clarke tank had a few issues and I was wondering if anyone has had the same experience. I ordered the tank for my Service Honda KX500AF.

1. The fuel filter mounting holes on the tank were not in alignment with the OEM filter bung mounting holes. I had to take a half round jewelers file and elongate the holes to be able to start the bolts.

2. The top tank shroud bolt holes weren't spaced correctly either and I had to use every bit of adjustment in the shroud mounting holes and then bend the shrouds to get the bolt holes to line up. They were off center by at least 3/8 of an inch. I could have wallowed out the shroud holes too but at this point decided if nothing else was going to fit correctly the tank was going back.

3. Although not a huge annoyance the tank had some molding flash and debris inside. Soap and water and a few flushes got it out.

I haven't actually put the tank on yet so I'm hoping the rest goes ok.

Do I just expect too much?  :?

Hillclimb#42:
 I have experienced this kinda thing with after-market stuff. My purple shrouds needed holes elongated, my subframe didn't line-up well, and it came with elongated holes, so now is hard to keep tight enough not to rattle.
  Also bought a clarke tank, but stock size. The green had some darker and lighter patches, which raised my eyebrows to say the least. I also had plastic and crap in the tank that obviously needed flushed. I then had a little trouble with the petcock sealing. All of that being said, I believe alot of things are a hassle while you are in the middle of working on it, but when its over, you forget about how big a pain it was. I had almost totally forgot about those issues until reading your thread. The beast needs fuel! :evil:

jfabmotorsports.com:
Its not just you. When I order something that I REALLY need it's always broke or the wrong part.  :-(

jfabmotorsports.com:
I forgot to ask. Does the tank interfere with the sparkplug on the AF or is the floor of the tank in the stock location?

kxpegger:

--- Quote from: jfabmotorsports.com on December 17, 2008, 04:37:11 AM ---I forgot to ask. Does the tank interfere with the sparkplug on the AF or is the floor of the tank in the stock location?

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I'll let you know tonight when I install it. Service Honda uses the shorty plug so if there's a clearance problem not sure what I'll do.

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