Dropped a napkin getting fuel to start a fire in my tank. I just ran it and I guess it dissolved.

 

WHaaaaaa?!!! Why would you want to start a fire in your tank??? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]

 

LAMO,,,, I'm sure he meant to say, while dipping a napkin into the tank to get fuel for a fire, I dropped it in. I can only assume that's what he meant[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img] But, you know what happens when you "assume" something?

 

that's what i told the insurance company [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] xcept it was on fire and it fell int othe fire due to it burning my hand

 

Here is the simple $3.00 fix. Go buy an aftermarket fuel filter.. the kind that you cut the fuel line and then push the two hoses onto the barbs of the filter. The one I have is a small seriously fine metal disk. There is no way that the particles that can make it through the filter can clog any of the jets in the carb. If you do this, you will have no issues with the pine needle or any parts of it as it slowly breaks down in the tank.

Remember, purchase filter, cut line, install filter, ride on. Replace the filter every couple of years or so. I made sure to get one that was made of a pretty clear plastic in order to see the fuel coming off the discharge side of the filter. Turn the fuel off and run the bowl dry once in a while. Then turn the fuel back on and you should be able to see the fuel rushing towards the carb. Do this when new to get a reference for how well the fuel flows on a clean filter. After that, you'll know when it's time for a new one.

Hope this helps.

 

Yes, those are pretty much a necessity. I would drain the fuel tank, take the petcock off and clean it, and then flush the tank. Then I would get the fuel filter like 95Wolveirne said. That way you know for sure that nothing is giong to cause you problems, it probably needs flushed anyway.