Yamaha CT-3 Gas tank, petcock, and gas cap repairs

In this video I clean and derust the fuel tank, go through rebuilding the flip top fuel cap, and the petcock. I use acetone to clean, and metal rescue to remove the rust.

[@markaddy53]

great job dale im sure a man ov your talent could make some of them rubbers keep it going

[@montana2strokeracer]

Thanks Mark, I really don't know where to start, for molding rubber parts. I may have to learn though.

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Great video Dale. Quite an involved set up on the tank cap, BSA only give you a cork ring for your money. Which reminds me, it needs replacing! I don't like the 'popular' US brand rust remover either. I've tried it and can't get on with it very well. I use citric acid chelation in the tanks. That stuff you use looks very good too.
Best wishes, Dean.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Thanks Dean, there is something to be said about simplicity. I believe a cork gasket is just fine. The thing I really like about the rust remover I use; is it has an additive to stop flash rust after you remove it. Not a big deal to me, because I usually drain it and put acetone back in and slosh, then drain it. That way no water left in the tank. Completely dry in about 10 minutes. Thanks buddy.

[@garyevans9509]

Thanks for the vid dale

[@montana2strokeracer]

Your welcome Gary, thanks for spending time with me in the shop.

[@jeffsilver4730]

Thanks again Dale.

[@montana2strokeracer]

You're welcome, thanks for stopping by the channel.

[@marcelmorin90]

Same way I clean out the gas tank metal rescue It works great. Also KDI is now selling the complete gas cap and it is a Exact copy of the original $60 And I mean it when I say it is an exact copy

[@montana2strokeracer]

Yes sir, metal rescue works great, and you don't get flash rust like the others. I always drain it, then put in acetone and slosh around then drain it. That way no water stays in the tank. Yes, I saw that KDI has the caps now, I started to order one, but decided to just go with the seal kit for now. Think I will grab one later for the 125 MX. Dave always has great products at a reasonable price. He must have a lot of really good contacts.

[@frankdillon6127]

you could also buy ebay repo petcock $10.00 or less and strip the washers and have some spare parts.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Just don't care for aftermarket petcocks, cheap.... yes, they are. The internal parts are not the same as OEM.

[@frankdillon6127]

4:58 Wednesday.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Slowing down Frank.

[@cainbeeping8480]

First

[@montana2strokeracer]

Of course, you are. Awesome.