Gas Tank Filter

[b182tm]

Hey, I got a new plastic gas tank for my 1984 Honda 200M. I took the petcock off of my old one and put it on the new one. I noticed there was still an orange thing sticking out inside of the old tank. I couldnt get it out, so I just left it. I was just wondering what that is and if I need it in the new tank? Thanks.

[SWIGIN]

they tend to swell up sometimes .....you might be able to push it in the tank and get it out through the gas cap hole

[bigredhead]

Get an inline filter to go between the tank and the carb..

Is this possibly the reserve flange however ?

[b182tm]

Hey guys. I just looked in my manual (probably should have done that first), and it is definitely the fuel filter. Since I cant get it out, what should I do? With the inline one, are those pretty standard (Like bought at parts stores)? How important is the fuel filter? Thanks.

[mark38090]

I'm currently running 2 inline filters... i got them at Walmart to try and help filter out sediment from my tank... They don't hurt anything.