Thread: Low gas warning alarm

Once the low gas beeper goes off it's already running back on petrol. Pressing the button simply stops the annoying noise. It's a low pressure warning in any case, not a low level warning. You can run a tank dry without any risk at all, it just reverts to petrol and beeps when the pressure finally runs out. There's no mythical crap that gets sucked up the pipe only at a low tank level, the pickup is already at the bottom of the tank.

In your case I'd recommend closing the tap on the gas tank, letting the system idle on gas until it beeps, then dismantling the electric solenoid and looking for a blocked filter under or near the solenoid plunger, depending on the brand of tank. If it's a Sprint gas tank I'd recommend only opening the tap just enough to allow the engine to run properly. They have a particularly sensitive excess-flow valve that triggers at the drop of a hat. I hate the things, won't fit another one, ever.

Make sure there's no-one hanging around with a lit fag hanging off their lip as you dismantle the solenoid, reassemble it, open the tap a bit (1/4 to 1/2 turn) and test for leaks with soapy water with it running on gas before you finish the job.

Also, if changing to gas under load sets off the low pressure warning, try changing over at low throttle instead.

Originally Posted by bee utey

Once the low gas beeper goes off it's already running back on petrol. Pressing the button simply stops the annoying noise. It's a low pressure warning in any case, not a low level warning. You can run a tank dry without any risk at all, it just reverts to petrol and beeps when the pressure finally runs out. There's no mythical crap that gets sucked up the pipe only at a low tank level, the pickup is already at the bottom of the tank.

In your case I'd recommend closing the tap on the gas tank, letting the system idle on gas until it beeps, then dismantling the electric solenoid and looking for a blocked filter under or near the solenoid plunger, depending on the brand of tank. If it's a Sprint gas tank I'd recommend only opening the tap just enough to allow the engine to run properly. They have a particularly sensitive excess-flow valve that triggers at the drop of a hat. I hate the things, won't fit another one, ever.

Make sure there's no-one hanging around with a lit fag hanging off their lip as you dismantle the solenoid, reassemble it, open the tap a bit (1/4 to 1/2 turn) and test for leaks with soapy water with it running on gas before you finish the job.

Also, if changing to gas under load sets off the low pressure warning, try changing over at low throttle instead.

Okay, thanks for all that Mate.
I will see what I can find on the weekend.

I sent an email to Sprint Gas and they sent back some suggestions to also look at, I have placed it here for you to read.
Bit of luck I might be able to sort it before having to go to Townsville.

How'd you go Robert?