Today I refueled my R-25's tank and thought to top up the Wallas stove's diesel fuel tank in the starboard side locker. I had not ever had reason to add fuel for the Wallas stove as it's so miserly with fuel use. 😉
I removed the black screw cap and was presented with what looked like a clear plastic membrane immediately below the cap threads. I poked my finger at it and it was not a perforated fuel screen and flexed down a bit. I thought, how on earth will I be able to fit the diesel fuel pump's nozzle into the tank with that piece of plastic barring the way.
A quick call to Kenny Marr solve my dilemma. :lol: ...and I kind of felt silly asking.
The plastic membrane is simply there to avoid diesel from spilling out if the cap is removed or loosens over time presumably. Using my trusty Swiss army pen knife I found the plastic piece simply pulled up... problem solved. It's only taken me close to 4 years to realize this little gem. :lol:
I removed the black screw cap and was presented with what looked like a clear plastic membrane immediately below the cap threads. I poked my finger at it and it was not a perforated fuel screen and flexed down a bit. I thought, how on earth will I be able to fit the diesel fuel pump's nozzle into the tank with that piece of plastic barring the way.
A quick call to Kenny Marr solve my dilemma. :lol: ...and I kind of felt silly asking.
The plastic membrane is simply there to avoid diesel from spilling out if the cap is removed or loosens over time presumably. Using my trusty Swiss army pen knife I found the plastic piece simply pulled up... problem solved. It's only taken me close to 4 years to realize this little gem. :lol: