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Align T-REX 600N 700N > Removing the fuel tank nipple

Magnazan
Senior Heliman
Location: Auckland - New Zealand

Anyone got any tips on removing the fuel tank nipple plug without tearing out finger nails or damaging the plug itself?

08-26-2007 Over year old.

702nitro
Key Veteran
Location: Las Vegas, NV

Personally i've found that the best method is to use a small phillips screw driver, like the ones from radio shack. Just get her in there and carefully pry it out.

Get'ur done.

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08-26-2007 Over year old.

ringram2077
Senior Heliman
Location: Birmingham, AL

Ha, getting it out is easy but putting it back without pushing the grommet into the tank is ANOTHER story.

08-27-2007 Over year old.

HOMEPAGE

rcmarty
Veteran
Location: Penticton , B.C. CANADA

It took me a few shots to get it in there also.

I used a bit of shock oil on the tank rubber, didn't want to use oil on the fuel though.

A little spit does the trick , and dries up later

Martin

What goes up will come down.... one way or another !

08-27-2007 Over year old.

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Zaneman007
Key Veteran
Location: Texas - USA

I pushed mine in, and then took some long needle nose pliers and pulled it out.

I second what ringram2077 said

I'd rather be flying

08-27-2007 Over year old.

Jason Bell
Elite Veteran
Location: San Diego, Ca

I put the rubber grommet on the nipple about 3/4 of the way on, then puh everything into the tank and walllaaa.

Team Avant
Team ElyQ
Flight Power USA
Aerospire
Vblades

08-28-2007 Over year old.

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MolokaiBoy
Key Veteran
Location: Kailua-Kona,Hawaii USA

Great to know that I wasn't the only guy who had problems doing my tank. hahahaha I thought Ive done this dozen times on raptors an never had a problem surely I am capable of doing the one for my 600N. Well few tries later and I got it. Needless to say there were some very unpleasant words leaving my lips.
But hey it's still a great heli to fly!!!

Les
Big Island RC Helis

09-06-2007 Over year old.

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CrashTestPilot
Key Veteran
Location: Laguna Niguel, CA

Spit and twist to put it back in.

09-06-2007 Over year old.

Alan Szabo Sr
Key Veteran
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

grommet and nipple for gas tank

I find it easier to put the grommet in the tank backwards. The thicker part of the grommet pertruding out of the tank. That way when you push the nipple in it doesnt push the grommet into the tank. Removing the nipple and grommet assembly is eaiser that way also.

09-06-2007 Over year old.

CrashMaster91
Senior Heliman
Location: Phoenix, AZ

i used a small phillips screwdriver and then i used some force-ups and i pulled it right out of there. it worked perfect. it didnt tear at all.

Carpi Diem!

09-06-2007 Over year old.

CrashTestPilot
Key Veteran
Location: Laguna Niguel, CA