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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
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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
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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
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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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23 Aug 2021 11:53
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Thanks for the tip Mark.
25 Aug 2021 05:07
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Thanks for the tip Pete.
25 Aug 2021 05:09
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I’ll be cautious extra cautious 1971DT250 since I just had the tank painted!
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25 Aug 2021 05:11
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Sneezles61, thanks for the tip! Appreciated!
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25 Aug 2021 05:12
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I put my tank in the sun and put the sight glass in the frig. Worked pretty well.
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25 Aug 2021 07:42
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I pushed it through and dented the tank in the same shot!!!
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25 Aug 2021 18:46
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