Hi I need to buy a new washer for my in tank fuel

Technical Big Block Tonti and Loop Frame models
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Hi, I need to buy a washer for the in tank fuel solenoid valve but am having no joy with Guzzi Bits. As it is in the fuel tank I need to get the correct type of washer. Has anyone any ideas who might have such a thing ?.
Thanks

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I’m no expert on fuel injection bits, but a note of the model of bike may be a starter.
Try looking up the part number from the parts book ( Most can be found here Parts Lists ) Then Google Guzzi followed by the part number, it will often throw up a supplier. How about Fowlers?
Do you have a photo of the old washer?

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Thanks Don-Spada
My bike is a 2004 Cali EV. I’ll try firn the part number and google.
Cheers

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From a look at the parts book, it doesn’t seem to show a separate washer. Part 17 is the valve in question. That makes me think the washer is part of the whole assembly. Can you find a red fibre washer that will fit and maybe a couple of turns of PTFE tape on the thread if you are worried it may leak.

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Hi Don-Spada
Thank you very much for your input it is really useful. I will try and find some Red Fibre Washers that will fit. I am assuming Red Fibre Washer is a type of petrol resistant material ?.
Also could I ask you two further questions :-

1] Regarding the fuel level sensor (#18 on the parts drawing. My fuel light did not light up during my last ride out leading me to run out of fuel !!!. I have taken the fuel level sensor out and am not sure if it is a thermistor or a simple on/off switch. Do you know ?.
2] Can you send me the link to the manual that has the parts drawing you have sent. The manual I am working from does not seem to be as comprehensive a drawing as you have so I am wondering if I have the best one.

Much appreciated :slight_smile:

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Hi
PM me your address and i will send you one in the post. I have a few spare.
Nik

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Hi Nik, that would be amazing…
Not sure how to PM but here is my address
23 Beaumont Gardens
Poulton
Lancashire
FY6 7NX

Thanks again

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Red fibre washers have been used for sealing petrol taps etc for years. The other option is to use Dowty washers, they are a bonded metal and rubber seal, use the Viton ones as that is best for petrol

I have read that the fuel sensor uses a reed switch, have alook at this page.
https://dpguzzi.com/reed.htm

The parts book was from the Guzzitek here

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Thanks so much…

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Has anyone pet sealed their tank on an EV concerned about my Vintage but with the pump n filter in tank I assume a plate must be fitted with the gubbins out to start the process? Why did they do this early EVs had the filter pump in a side panel. Once had great difficulty getting the un quick release fuel pipe off ended up grinding down a push bike spanner to do it madness. Regards Ratt

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As ever, rest assured there is a factory tool that will make the job easy-peasy . Just tuff tit if you ain’t got one.

I had my SP1000 for 2 years before I found out that there was a tool to loosen the nuts holdiing the points housing so you could do the timing without burning yer knuckles!

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themistor is for temperature in standard use.