FCC Leak on GT40?

[LakeaustinSN]

I noticed a small leak at the bottom of what I think is the fuel/water separator canister (black cylinder on front right portion of engine). I believe it's coming from the drain at the bottom as everything else feels dry. The plug is tight, so I was thinking of pulling it out, and putting teflon tape on the plug and re-sealing. Is teflon tape a bad idea when working around fuel? Should I be doing something else?

Also, I planned to change out the filter while I was at it and did some searching on the forum, but am still unclear on a couple things. How can I tell its time to change the filter, are there visual clues? Just so I am clear, I need to drain the canister at the bottom, then simply unscrew it (similar to the raw water strainer)? I can then pop out/in the filter? Follow the reinstall with priming by turning ignition to "on" a couple of times, without actually firing the engine?

Thanks for the help, trying to make the most of the rainy weather.

[Flux]

Check the downloads section for your engine or near years, there should be something in the manuals that states how to properly service the unit. I don't think teflon tape is a good idea for gasoline. The blue is made for water, yellow for natural gas.

Check the manuals, follow those directions to a T. Cycle it and look for for leakage. This is nothing to be casual about, it could cause a very serious situation, but all you may need is the correct thread sealant or a new screw for the unit.

Best of luck and hopefully others will chime in here who have serviced theirs. I have the filter kit and need to do mine, but am dreading it a bit as I know those canisters can be a PITA to get off.

[tiqueman97]

Ive got a 97SS (SAN) w/ a GT-40 and the FCC. The owners manual says to check "once each year for signs of water" and to replace filter once a year as well. I check mine by removing the plug and catching all that drains out into a can or bottle. You can see the water at the bottom, if there is any. When re-installing the plug, CC suggests that you coat the plug with fuel resistant pipe thread sealer. I would not recommend teflon tape. And yes, drain it, unscrew it, replace filter, put it back together and I usually just turn the key on and off 2 times, letting the prime run its full cycle each time, then fire it up and go ride.

Flux, Yes, those canisters can be not so nice.

[LakeaustinSN]

Thanks, I appreciate it!