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My bx 24 was operating poorly and when i checked the flow from the tank there was only a dribble. Quick shot of compressed air back into the tank opened the flow completely. My worry is how to clean the crap thats now in my tank. Im going to monitor it for a few months.

I agree with you. I couldnt believe the complicated desgn of the fuel tank. And how about the fuel level device in the tank that rusts! Have a look at this photo of someone else's fuel gauge in a bx.

Pete The shape of the tank doesnt lend itself for easy access of cleaning. I also want to remove the rusty fuel gauge which is under the left fender.

Thanks and im going to try and get through the winter and then take the fuel tank off in the spring. Filter looks like a great idea. Im surprised more people haven't reported malfunctioning fuel gauge likely from a rusted out tank gauge.

Do you know of any other way of cleaning the tank without taking it off?

My Bx24 was sputtering and stalling. After replacing fuel filters twice i decided to check the flow coming from the tank. There was only a few drops of fuel draining out. After a blast of compressed air back up the fuel line there is full fuel flow solving my immediate problem as engine works...