I'm taking apart my new to me 1993 GSX600F to clean the carbs/ re-jet it.
I got the gas tank drained and was going to take the petcock out of the bottom of the gas tank rather than undoing all the hoses. I noticed that, while the bolts were spinning, they were not backing out at all.
So I aimed my light through the gas tank to look at the bolts while simultaneously turning one of the bolts, ultimately seeing how bad the design team did with this one. The nuts were turning with the bolt. Great design, probably held to the tank by a small tack weld.
Is there any way to do anything about this without buying another gas tank?
I was thinking of maybe using something to apply an adhesive that would hold the nut in place, but I don't know if there would be anything that wouldn't break down when filled with gas. Gorilla glue? Any other recommendations?
I got the gas tank drained and was going to take the petcock out of the bottom of the gas tank rather than undoing all the hoses. I noticed that, while the bolts were spinning, they were not backing out at all.
So I aimed my light through the gas tank to look at the bolts while simultaneously turning one of the bolts, ultimately seeing how bad the design team did with this one. The nuts were turning with the bolt. Great design, probably held to the tank by a small tack weld.
Is there any way to do anything about this without buying another gas tank?
I was thinking of maybe using something to apply an adhesive that would hold the nut in place, but I don't know if there would be anything that wouldn't break down when filled with gas. Gorilla glue? Any other recommendations?
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