Kawasaki Mule 3010 | Rust In Gas Tank Fix! | Side By Side Problems #kawasaki
In this video I show one of the typical side by side problems, the rust in gas tank fix on a 2005 Kawasaki Mule 3010. It needed a fuel tank cleanup because it had been sitting for quite a while. The customer brought it to me because it would not stay running. He had someone install a new aftermarket carburetor on it which he said, it did try to run a little better, but it still was stalling when the choke was turned off. I tried to adjust the mixture screws and the idle to see how it would respond. I was able to get it to stay running but with the idle raised and fuel screws richened you couldn’t put the vehicle in gear without it grinding. When I found the rust in the gas tank I proceeded to start with the fuel system cleanup. I removed the gas tank, had it cleaned and treated, then I replaced the fuel filter, installed the cleaned up gas tank and added fresh Seafoam and marine fuel stabilizer treated fuel. I ran it for a little while and still tried to adjust the idle and mixture screws and the problem only improved the running but did not resolve the running problem completely. I cleaned and rebuilt his original carburetor and proceeded to remove the aftermarket one on it. Since the rusty gas tank had supplied bad fuel to the aftermarket carburetor likely it got gunked up with rust. I removed the aftermarket carburetor, installed his original carburetor that I rebuilt and made the adjustments needed to get a comfortable idle and mixture screws where they needed to be for the vehicle to crank up cold. The choke was able to be pushed off gently with a slight rev of the engine and it fully stabilized at a low enough idle to allow proper shifting without grinding. This vehicle is a strong runner on the road but it wasn’t the fastest I have driven, it is mainly built for utility. Hope you enjoyed the video about one of the typical side by side problems, please come back and visit my channel for more how to and instructional videos.
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Tools I Used:
Fuel/ Oil Extractor(Extracting Fuel):
3/8" Drive Short Flex Head Ratchet:
3/8" Drive Long Ratchet(Gas Tank Straps):
12mm Short 3/8" Drive Socket:
12mm Deep Well 3/8" Drive Socket(Gas Tank Straps):
Red Phillips JIS Screw Driver(Sending Unit Removal):
1/4" Flexible Nut Driver(Screw Hose Clamps):
Knipex Long Narrow Snout Pliers(For Press Clamps):
Flat Band Hose Clamp Pliers(For Press Clamps):
Dewalt 12V or 20V Rechargeable Battery Flashlight(To Save Buying Batteries!):
12V Version(I Use myself, It's lighter than a 20V to carry):
20V Version(Get this one if you only use 20V tools):
I use my 12V system for light duty work and my 20V tools for things needing extra power!
Materials I Recommend For Rust Removal and Fuel Tank Treatment:
Fuel Tank Rust Remover, Cleaner, and Sealer Kit:
Evaporust Rust Remover Treatment(There is a rust remover in the kit above if you order the whole kit, but if you are only trying to remove the rust and not seal the tank I definitely recommend Evaporust for rust removal. I have used it to remove rust from crankshafts, camshafts, and flywheels, etc. It works very well when metal is submersed in it!
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