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Old 07-02-2007, 12:52 PM
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Can you clean and reuse?

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Tom,

If they are clean then yes you can re-use them. If the tank and filter are dirty...........then they get replaced. Replace the o-ring base seal when pulling it apart. When they get in contact with gasoline they can lose there shape and be hard to install.

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Thanks Andy.... I replaced it and it ran great
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