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DT1 Oil Tank Site Glass Replacement

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I am replacing the site glass on my 70 DT1.  Does it require any kind of sealant or is it self sealing?
23 Aug 2021 06:15 #1

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Replied by Sneezles61 on topic DT1 Oil Tank Site Glass Replacement

Some lube around the rubber so it slips in... Don't push too hard... If it goes right through... its a bugger to get out... and then you'll need another..
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23 Aug 2021 06:20 #2

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Replied by 1971DT250 on topic DT1 Oil Tank Site Glass Replacement

And it is easy to dent the oil tank when pushing it in. Another forum member placed the tank and sight glass in the sun and let it warm up. Also Yamaha still makes these. Get a new one, it will be supple. Not NOS from 40 years ago, it will likely be hard.
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23 Aug 2021 10:12 #3

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Replied by Pete-RT1 on topic DT1 Oil Tank Site Glass Replacement

I used a plywood disc approximately 2" diameter to push it into place, no chance of pushing it through like I did on my first attempt using my thumbs

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Replied by Phils2888 on topic DT1 Oil Tank Site Glass Replacement

Thanks for the tip Mark.
25 Aug 2021 05:07 #5

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Thanks for the tip Pete.
25 Aug 2021 05:09 #6

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Replied by Phils2888 on topic DT1 Oil Tank Site Glass Replacement

I’ll be cautious extra cautious 1971DT250 since I just had the tank painted!
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Replied by Phils2888 on topic DT1 Oil Tank Site Glass Replacement

Sneezles61, thanks for the tip!  Appreciated!
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Replied by ksours on topic DT1 Oil Tank Site Glass Replacement

I put my tank in the sun and put the sight glass in the frig. Worked pretty well.
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Replied by Midlife Motor on topic DT1 Oil Tank Site Glass Replacement

I pushed it through and dented the tank in the same shot!!!
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