Fuel cap gasket?

gcp · Apr 9, 2007

Gents, is there supposed to be a gasket in the fuel cap? If so my YM 2000's doesn't have it and as a result I am getting overspill. But if there's no gasket there to begin with what else could be the cause for the constant fuel spill?

I am also in need of a couple of the headlight harness pieces that hold the bulbs into place on one end and at the other end connect to the tractor harness via a 3 wire plug. Local dealer wants to sell me the whole headlight assembly, which I don’t need so what’s the best source for such piece parts?

I was able to purchase a box blade last week and perform some badly needed road work at the property. It took me a while to master the task but the drive now looks/feels 100% better. This is my first time at using a tractor and I must say it was more physically hard than I expected but it was also a fulfilling process

See, my drive is rather long, I'd say 300 yards, and badly sloped (down right dangerous at certain spots) so keeping my head turned backward for hours on end did take its toll on the neck/shoulder muscles. I figured out you dig forward and smooth out in reverse, unless there's a better way....

If now I can figure out how to use the scoop effectively I can order a few truckloads of gravel to cover the drive. But that’s for another weekend...

Thanks,
gcp

California · Apr 9, 2007

gcp said:
Gents, is there supposed to be a gasket in the fuel cap?

Well sort of. Directly under the cap there should be a fuel strainer which has a notch to let air into the tank. Here's an old description including a picture I posted.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/yanmar/63884-ym2000-fuel-cap.html

But I think what you are seeing is that the tiny overflow return line from the injectors isn't securely connected to its fitting in the fuel filler neck.

gcp · Apr 10, 2007

Thanks California! Matter of fact I saw the strainer being depicted in my newly acquired ebay manuals

but I thought maybe it was for the 240 alone. I'll go buy one. BTW the overflow tube is tightly in place, I inspected it for leaks before I began studying the fuel cap.

HGM · Apr 10, 2007

California said:
Well sort of. Directly under the cap there should be a fuel strainer which has a notch to let air into the tank. Here's an old description including a picture I posted.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/yanmar/63884-ym2000-fuel-cap.html

But I think what you are seeing is that the tiny overflow return line from the injectors isn't securely connected to its fitting in the fuel filler neck.

That was definitly the problem with mine.. Got a strainer and havent had a fuel leak since...

Thanks California....

Dick_Jermyn · Apr 10, 2007

You say that you are pushing dirt backward. Be aware that you can bend your drag arms. Smooth out in a foward direction only (pulling). I speak from experience.

lens12 · Apr 10, 2007

The head light comes as an assembly . the wires are not sold by themselves unless you can find someone willing to sell them that way.

gcp · Apr 11, 2007

Thank you for your valuable inputs guys!!
gcp

BruceR · Apr 12, 2007

gcp said:
I figured out you dig forward and smooth out in reverse, unless there's a better way....

If now I can figure out how to use the scoop effectively I can order a few truckloads of gravel to cover the drive. But that’s for another weekend...

gcp,
You control the digging/smoothing by means of the top link on your 3pt. set-up. The more you shorten it, the more it digs. If you lengthen it ( screw it out ) you will rock the blade backwards and you can then smooth or "back blade" forward. Have your gravel truck driver spread the load as he drives and then you can use your box blade to straighten it out.

Looks like you are having a good time with it.

Bruce

Jagmandave · Apr 12, 2007

When I graveled my driveway, I had two different trucks spread the rock, one drove one direction to lay down the first layer, the second went the other way. When they were done, I didn't even have to blade it, it was so smooth and even. A good truck driver can lay that stuff down perfectly.......