I'm just finishing up the process of Red Kote-ing my tank. I spent 2 hours sitting and slowly spinning the tank, then another hour with 10psi compressed air into the tank, still rotating at about 5 minute intervals. I've now got it laying on it's top with compressed air flowing into the tank to speed drying. I'm working on 2nd coat of the stuff after thinning 20% with MEK, if anyone's interested. Sorry, that probably should be a new thread. Anyway...
I got the screen filter out, but ruined it in the process. I had not seen these photos beforehand, don't know if this would have worked anyway. I had a nasty time trying to get it out in the first place. I twisted it out, then twisted some more. Very tight fit. Checked out new ones, they run $33 apiece. If I can, I'll get by without it. I'm planning on using an in-line filter instead of the screen filter. Will I be OK without that in-tank screen filter? If so, should I get an O-ring for the petcock to go onto the tank? Also, can someone explain the outlets on the petcock? I know which is fuel out. Of the other two, which is vacuum and which is drain? I want to be sure I'm hooking things up correctly. Oh...1981 GL500i, if that helps any. Thanks!