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Old 10-08-2007, 02:30 PM
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Default Gascolator Cleaning

I would appreciate some guidance on cleaning the gascolator on my -8. Here is a picture. Is this the standard Van's model?

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Old 10-08-2007, 03:22 PM
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Default Cleaning? Moving?

How about moving it?
It looks way to close to the exhaust pipe for my comfort!
Maybe it is just the camera angle.

I don't have one of that model, but you should just remove the 4 screws holding the bowl on, to expose a filter screen. In my gascolator, I clean the screen and replace the rubber gasket at each condition inspection.
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Old 10-08-2007, 03:44 PM
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It's not as close as the picture makes it look. I'll post another picture tomorrow.

I think you answered my main question. The four screws are the key to disassembly.
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