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Fuel Inlet Fitting

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Hogdog, Mar 25, 2007.

  1. Hogdog

    Hogdog Active Member

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    Earnestine is a 1989 Ultra Classic Electra Glide. The plastic part of the fuel inlet fitting is leaking (broken). How do I replace this? I have tried to unscrew the brass portion of the fitting and it just turns. The service manual shows this part as a fitting without threads. Since the service manual shows this part as a seperate item it must be replaceable but makes no mention of replacement procedures. What a peice of lousy engineering!!:confused:
    Hogdog, Mar 25, 2007
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    Removing the inlet first requires you to empty the carb of fuel and also remove it from the manifold (assuming you already did).

    There's a couple ways to remove the brass piece.

    1. Heat the body where the fitting is pressed in. Using an ez-out extractor bit, twist the fitting base counter-clockwise until out.

    2. Run a tap into the remaining brass fitting base and then screw a piece of long threaded stock in. Place a pipe nipple over the threaded stock followed by a large washer. Now thread a nut or large wing nut onto the stock to start pulling the fitting up thru the pipe-nipple-puller-thingy (for lack of a better name). Heat the body where the fitting is pressed in to help pull the piece out.

    Hope I described that right.

    I rebuilding someone's carb this week that needs a new inlet, so I'll try to take some pictures to help demonstrate better.
    kenfuzed, Mar 25, 2007
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  4. Hogdog

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    Fuel Inlet Replacement

    Thanks Ken,

    I like the puller idea, especially the name. I used the same technique on a tranny problem, why didn't I think of it sooner!!! I suppose the new inlet is just pressed back in with a thingy version 2. What do you think about tapping the body and putting a real fitting in??

    Hogdog:cheers:
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    The only problem with tapping the body for a new fitting is the body material is really soft. The new brass fittings have a "block" elbow which you can hammer in, use a small press, or use a large clamp. I've received so many requests over the years for the same thing that I've thought of fabbing a simple puller to help others upgrade their own fitting.

    There are 2 replacement fittings available. One is the replacement brass fitting from Harley, the other is the high-flow version originally put our by Direct Parts... now sold by John's Motorcycle Parts.
    kenfuzed, Mar 26, 2007
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  6. Hogdog

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    Fuel Inlet Fitting Replacement

    Thanks Ken,

    The thingy worked great, a number 7 drill, 1/4x20 tap , 1/4x20x4" bolt nut and washer and a 3/8 inch pip nipple did a great job, it came right out with a little satisfying crack. The replacement fitting as you described will be easy to reseat. Yep, forget the 1/8' pipe thread in the body - too soft. Thanks for your help, maybe someday I can repay the favor!!! :cheers:

    Hogdog
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  7. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    well, thanks for posting pics for all of us to see!!!!:roflmao: lol lol
    they say a pic is worth a thousand words.....just trying to help those that like pics better than words....:) ;)
    chucktx, Mar 26, 2007
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  8. Hogdog

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    Pictures

    I agree chucktx, the world has two sets of people, wordy and pictures. It would have taken only a minute to shoot the setup. The carb is already back on Earnestine, For the next time how do I send pictures with my post???:confused:
    Hogdog, Mar 27, 2007
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  9. kenfuzed

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    Anytime you want to add a picture to your post take a look below the screen you are typing in, under Additional Options. There is an Attachments button where you can upload a picture. You can also add it to our new gallery where you could link to the picture as well.

    Great to hear it worked for you.
    kenfuzed, Mar 27, 2007
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  10. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    glad it is all done and your back on the road.......have fun and stay safe!!
    chucktx, Mar 27, 2007
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  11. CD

    CD Guest

    I hated 'dem dang plastic elbows!

    You have no idea how many of those things we replaced before I came up with the Hi-Flow brass elbow.

    Here is a link to Johns instructions page:

    Keihin CV and butterfly carburetor fuel inlet elbow

    Later model CV's actually went to an all metal elbow...go figure.
    CD, Mar 29, 2007
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  12. chucktx

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    hi ya cd.....nice to see ya posting....hope everything is going your way!!!!!!
    take care
    chuck
    chucktx, Mar 29, 2007
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    Good to see a post from ya, Must have been a hellofa fishing trip, take care
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