Article [13] ST1300 - Fuel Pump Replacement

Thanks a bunch!
But how does draining the lower tank from the hose connection #6 on the top of the lower tank drain the gas out of it?
 
The gas gets siphoned out as long as the hose that you put in to your catch-can is kept below the level of the bottom of the lower tank.
 
I just got through doing this. Pull the fuel return hose. (The one with the clip) Attach you siphon hose to this and suck. (I got a cheap siphon from Harbor Freight and it worked great.) The return line goes to the bottom of the tank and you can just about get it sucked dry this way.
 
Mellow said:
When I did mine, I ordered a new gasket and it leaked... I reused the old one with all the indentions from being installed and it didn't, I just cleaned it real good.
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Here's why I replaced my "packing". Note the indentations from the contact and extended compression of the material, likely hardened with agetempImageKpsbVP.png, retained after removing:
 
Good idea using the OEM hoses, however, looks like you may have tightened the one at the fuel pump a little too tight.
Is that bits of rubber coming through the worm clamps?
Many failed fuel pump repairs are due to leaks from these clamps.
The spring clamps HONDA used are safer.
Did you also follow the correct torque sequence and pattern on the nuts?
The cap nuts only fit on certain studs.
And the sequence is different between some years.
 
Igofar said:
Good idea using the OEM hoses, however, looks like you may have tightened the one at the fuel pump a little too tight.
Is that bits of rubber coming through the worm clamps?
Many failed fuel pump repairs are due to leaks from these clamps.
The spring clamps HONDA used are safer.
Did you also follow the correct torque sequence and pattern on the nuts?
The cap nuts only fit on certain studs.
And the sequence is different between some years.
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Thank you for your scrutiny! It will be worth me pulling the assembly and double checking the hose clamps. As for the torque specs, I saw and followed the >'03 pattern for my 'LowerFuelTankTopInstall.jpg06. I torqued in 2 steps; 45"lbs, then 100"lbs. Of note, #4 cap nut would not acknowledge, so I stopped by feel. I have experienced that painful "SNAP" before, and it can REALLY ruin your day.... I guess I will have a look at number 4 cap nut when I open it up again.
 
I trust your feel more than an unknown torque wrench.
I wouldn’t open back up just to check the hose clamps as you can’t do anything at this point.
Wait for failure, then use the spring clamps next time.
Nice job replacing everything.
Don’t break those studs as the lower tank is now obsolete.
 
Igofar said:
I trust your feel more than an unknown torque wrench.
I wouldn’t open back up just to check the hose clamps as you can’t do anything at this point.
Wait for failure, then use the spring clamps next time.
Nice job replacing everything.
Don’t break those studs as the lower tank is now obsolete.
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Larry,
Thank you much for your advice!
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Brad
 
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