Clean an ATV fuel tank and replace the petcock

[@dublelung1]

Excellent video and I think you nailed my problem. My Rancher has been parked for 3 years, I recently cranked it and ran it about a week before it quit on me. I"m going to order a new petcock valve for it and give it a good cleaning.

[@NathanHammer]

In the process of cleaning my tank and replacing the petcock... Found this video... SUPER helpful, thanks!

[@billslade2845]

Thanks Pastor Kevin. I believe that this is the same problem that I have with my 1999 Foreman ES 450. You explained everything very well. I will take this project on in the next few days. May God bless you and yours.

[@RVPastorKevin]

right on Bill!! I hope it works out and your machine is back purring!!

[@younggrizzy7744]

Wish I could give this 2 thumbs up. Purchased a bike recently with paperwork of a carb cleaning service and bought the bike only running on reserve. Put a new air filter on and clean gas and it wouldn’t idle. Took the gas tank off to see the petcock never actually turns “off” completely and it reclogged the jets in just a few months.

[@RVPastorKevin]

Thanks James! Hope this fixes your bike and you get it back running.

[@patrickthompson8913]

Exactly what mine is doing. As soon as cooler weather get here I will be doing this. Thanks

[@freeforester1717]

It might be worth preventing particles entering the fuel tank by having a fine screen on your fuel filling funnel, I’ve also known of people cutting the fuel supply line and inserting an inline fuel filter between the tank and the carburettor, which can help minimise any residues building up and clogging the carb. Prevention being better than cure, and the in-line fuel filter can be routinely replaced annually. Great explanation though, just about to tackle my (very lightly used) 1996 Foreman 400 fuel tank and carb system, so this was very helpful for me. Greetings from Grampian, Scotland!

[@RVPastorKevin]

I totally agree on the in-line filter. cheap prevention. you can pick them up at a local Walmart for $6. I'll have to add one! Thanks!

[@lololine]

This is an awesome video! Never new that!!!👍👍👍👍

[@salth2o3234]

This is the exact issue I'm having with my 2011 Rancher. After watching this video, I think this is an issue I can repair at home. Thanks!

[@RVPastorKevin]

Totally something you can do! Hope this fixes it!

[@kevinashby3784]

Thanks for telling that after the 3rd carb job. Haha. I felt I wasn’t getting fuel after I found nothing in the carb and what I saw this video, I feel I need to replace the screen and maybe clean the tank better. Thanks for sharing.

[@cwmaxfield2000]

Chances are that pick up tube is still I the tank. An ultrasonic cleaning would repair the old petcock . Great video explains my Arctic ATV Issue to a T.

[@deanadwood]

Really good video, I love the pressure washing idea!

[@jholt3695]

Great video! I really appreciate your being so thorough in explaining. I think you pretty much diagnosed my issues with my 2000 Foreman that I just purchased. I’m a newbie and your vid really helped!

[@RVPastorKevin]

awesome! glad i could help!

[@HokieJuju]

Great video!!!! This was very helpful to me as I just did the same exact stuff plus replaced the carb on my 2003 Rancher. My fuel tank gauge looked just like yours!!!

[@RVPastorKevin]

yea, crazy how dirty it got, and i was amazed at how much metal was just rusted away and then in my carb!

[@matthewbahr6507]

Great video with lots of excellent tips. Thank you

[@RVPastorKevin]

My pleasure!

[@TXHog903]

Thanks for this great video! I'm about to do the same on my 2002 Honda Foreman. One thing I plan on adding is an inline fuel filter between the tank and carb.

[@RVPastorKevin]

that is not a bad idea! Oh the trash i have cleaned out of my tank!!

[@aaronhuff8013]

@@RVPastorKevin which you didn't have to do if you installed a quality fuel filter between the carb and fuel line going to it.

[@arvydas357]

Honda foreman 300 2002 ?

[@TXHog903]

Mine was a 450

[@popscyclep8084]

Thank You for the instructions and tips!

[@RVPastorKevin]

Right on! Hope your ride runs fantastic!

[@sudisticpsycho]

I’m in the middle of doing the same thing to my foreman. Thanks ks for the tips!!

[@RVPastorKevin]

right on!

[@chrisjusta4537]

Great video... thanks for the information

[@MattHD15]

Only problem is if and when you go to vinegar de rust your fuel tank, you stand a good chance of eating a hole in tank as in my case, now I got fix 3 pin holes on 1981 atc 185 with water weld, I wish I never touched the tank had no issues before was just preventative prior to carb replace.

[@fourbyfourer]

But it's a plastic tank, so it won't rust.

[@HokieJuju]

Matt, I kind of have that same concern. Did u use caustic soda or pressure washer to clean yours out?

[@MattHD15]

@@HokieJuju DISTILLED VINGAR AND HOSE OUT AFTER SET 5 DAYS

[@thewiz8073]

Good job explaining, good video thanks!

[@RVPastorKevin]

thanks!!

[@collinmc90]

I've been watching a lot of videos on this. I have an 08 Yamaha Big Bear 400 that has been sitting for about 4 or 5 years and may have had a small amount of gas left in it. It seems to me that as long as the engine has fuel, spark and compression she should fire up. Here's to hoping its that simple! I do plan on having to replace the carb but ill try cleaning it first as it might have actually been stored with no fuel.. I hope!

[@RVPastorKevin]

good luck!

[@sixteenstone007]

Thank you for this video! I think I'm having the exact problem as you on my Rancher

[@RVPastorKevin]

hopefully, this will fix your problem!

[@aaronhuff8013]

You didn't need to clean the tank, should've installed a quality gas filter.

[@sixteenstone007]

@@aaronhuff8013 yes I did the gas float in the tank was seized up due to rust and old gas plus who wants to leave all that junk in the tank and rely on a filter to take care of it and eventually it would clog. Also I replaced the petcock and the filter.

[@ziggyfish57]

Thanks this is probably the problem

[@hortman5]

Thanks for the video. Did you end up replacing your fuel line as well?

[@bullybaxter8947]

Good video brother.

[@RVPastorKevin]

Right on bully. Thanks.

[@Smalltechguy]

How did you get that tank out??? I've got a leaking petcock and possible carb issues as well..Ah I seen it at the end..Yours is different from my 2005 prairie 360. Good information though.

[@rogerseymore8157]

Very helpful thank you

[@liamjones5927]

How did you manage to get all the water out after you cleaned the tank.? There is still a little bit left in which I cant remove.

[@RVPastorKevin]

I used compressed air and my shop air gun to blow it out, then used some shop rags and a metal bar, (used the bar to drag the rag around inside the tank) until it was dry. Then used a pair of longer than normal needle nose players to get the shop rags out.

[@jeffoverton7223]

Thanks for the video. Did you put soap in the tank when pressure washing?

[@RVPastorKevin]

no, I just used water. I don't see too much of a downside from using soap though, except residue left behind after the tank drys out?

[@ryanteter]

Good video. The effects of ethanol unfortunately. We always use non ethanol fuel in our generator, Mule, Rancher, and jet skis. Anything with a small engine. Just bought a new petcock for our 05 Rancher. Went with a Honda part. $70 from the dealer 😒

[@RVPastorKevin]

ouch! Yea, non-ethanol and also a good dose of Sta-bil is the standard right now at the house!

[@dterr41958]

your wife is going to kick your ass for getting that oil everywhere lol

[@kylebrooks6682]

I’m trying to do this now to my 2012 rancher. Have you had any problems since fixing it?

[@RVPastorKevin]

It was a great fix, I have to say! Once the tank was clean and the new petcock was installed and the fuel line was clean, it has been perfect. (Getting the idle to be correct at cold and at warm has been a challenge, but we use the hound out of it now, and I actually had a “reserve” tank now. LOL!!

[@kylebrooks6682]

RV Pastor Kevin do you recommend using sea foam to clean the fuel lines and carburetor? I took apart my gas tank and pet cock and they were both destroyed lol. Just bought brand new ones last night

[@RVPastorKevin]

You can use seafoam for cleaning, I use it as a penetrating oil. For the line, You can also use a long wire, use some needle nose players to bend an end to a hook, get a shop rag, cut the shop rag into a small patch, hook it to the wire and soak it with gas, feed the wire through to line, and then pull the patch through it, kinda like cleaning a gun barrel. (Make sure the wire and patch are small! You don’t want it to break and stick inside the hose. For the carb, I take the carb off, then the bowl off, and use kimball Midwest penetrating oil. I clean the needle valve, the float, the bowl with a rag, and use the penetrating oil in the places I can’t get to. (However, if it is badly gummed up, I completely rebuild the carb with new pieces, and soak the metal in parts cleaner.) Or, for $30 or so you can just buy a new carb . :-)

[@kylebrooks6682]

RV Pastor Kevin sweet man. Just took off the petcock yesterday and the filter was non existent cause the prior owner never drove it so it had old gas so I think the gas just ate away at the filter. But when I was removing the petcock one of the bolts was stripped and i pulled it out and it ripped the plastic in my fuel tank so I had to buy a new petcock and fuel tank. They come in Tuesday so I’ll let you know how it goes. Thanks again for the help man

[@Gokywildcats11]

Kevin do you work on 4 wheelers for customers

[@RVPastorKevin]

No, I am a full time pastor here in Gaffney, SC. But I will help anybody I can if they are around me.

[@Gokywildcats11]

Kevin. I'm from Kentucky. Little far from me. Have a blessed day my friend

[@nickolasvaughn667]

Hey I just got a trx700x and same thing bogs down with the gas turned on but runs perfect on reserved I see some settlement in the tank so that's why I'm taking it off to clean it do I have to change the pet cock

[@ItsKevin06]

Honda ranchers run on gas. Lol I’m jk but they durable af