Fuel tap clearance

[kejj]

Hi,
Quick question.
I have changed my tank to a medium 10l one yesterday.
I have issues with the clearance of the tap that's resting on the engine mount part after tightening the tank straps up.

Any ideas on how to make it lift up a bit and give at least some millimetres clearance. Don't want it to go the first thing after a test ride.

Cheers

[servetakid]

http://scooterotica.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=21148

I had a similar problem, in the end I filed the threaded part of the tank down

[kejj]

Excellent thread.
Is it possible to file down Stainless Steel?

[soulsurfer]

http://lambretta.co.uk/catalog/product_ ... ts_id=3179

[kejj]

it's not hte fuel exit that touches the flywheel cowling, it's the tap touching the engine mounts frame.
So that tap wouldn't change anything on my behalf.

[Craig H]

I put some extra rubber on the bottom rubbers to raise the tank up

[kejj]

I've thought of that. Will have to try with a little each time until the taparm stops resting on the mounts.

Of all the rubbers around a strap. Which ones are mandatory and which can I leave out?
In examPlme the bottom one is a obvious must.

[col68]

I had this problem and i fitted a rear facing outlet fast flow tap all ok now on my gp :fb:

[Craig H]

I would use all the rubbers as a lambretta will shake itself to bits and might crack the tank over time

[Chris Hobson]

I had a similar problem that I kept splitting the petrol pipe because there was no clearance between the bottom of the fuel tap and engine mount. It drove me mad for ages untill I realised the original mounting rubbers for the petrol tank had worn, and lost their shape. I bought , and fitted some new original ones and hey presto, a huge clearance gap again and no problems ever since ( with that part of the scooter ! )