Savage_Greg wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:10:In either Gazab44's method or mine, you still have to remove the nut because of the recess that they sit in, but instead of having to lift the cover up and over the stud, it just swings out now.
I don't think Gazab44 put a nut back on the top of his. The stud just sits there, and you lift the cover over the top.
Quote:The acorn nut also sits a little higher so that a box end goes on it under the tank. You gotta stick your fingers in there for access, but it's easier than removing the tank and seat.
If you say so.. I still don't know how you can get a wrench on that nut with the tank in place.
Petcork is in the way from the back, decomp from the front, tank from the side.. and I have fat fingers.
Quote:Takes 15 minutes and a beer to add this extra slot. I might even drink another beer and slot the front one before I'm done...
Cutting the slot is not a concern, but it might take more than one beer. I like beer!
I will evaluate when I first pull the tank. Probably try to figure out some kind of friction fit that will lock down tight enough to not rattle with only the front nut holding it. Probably just a short stud like Gazab did, with some kind of rubber tip over the stud.
Thanks for the explanation. I just couldn't picture what you were doing from the pictures.