961 Norton – Fuel Tank Cap and Pump Removal
Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for a detailed Norton 961 fuel tank cap and fuel pump removal guide. Created by Richard Coote, this illustrated workshop manual explains the main tank components, the filler cap assembly, vent and overflow passages, fuel pump wiring, filter layout and the removal procedure used when servicing the fuel delivery system on modern Norton Commando 961 motorcycles.
The guide begins with the fuel cap assembly and identifies the screws that actually secure the cap to the tank, noting that several visible screws are decorative. It also shows the cap vent, overflow drain path and the vent holes built into the cap assembly, giving a clear visual explanation of how rainwater or wash water drains away from the filler area while the tank venting system remains connected.
Later sections cover the fuel pump assembly mounted beneath the tank, including the six retaining screws, low-fuel warning wiring, pump power wiring, sock filter, main fuel filter, fuel outlet and pressure regulator. The manual also confirms that the aluminium fuel tank uses the same pump arrangement as the plastic tank and is removed in the same manner, making this a useful reference for 961 owners working with either tank type.
Contents Include
- Norton 961 fuel tank cap and pump overview
- Fuel cap assembly removal information
- Vent hose and overflow drain identification
- Correct cap screw locations and decorative screw clarification
- Cap vent holes and internal tank vent path
- Fuel pump assembly removal reference
- Low-fuel warning and fuel pump wire identification
- Fuel pump sock filter and fuel filter layout
- Fuel outlet and pressure regulator identification
- Plastic and aluminium tank pump compatibility note
