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77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?

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17 Dec 2020 11:56 #840238 by 650ed
Replied by 650ed on topic 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?
No sealant is needed. Be sure to use the CORRECT washers when installing the petcock. The correct ones are made of nylon so they do not leak. Ed

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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17 Dec 2020 12:42 #840240 by Kozman011
Replied by Kozman011 on topic 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?
Thank you 650ed!Are those the washers that are listed in the parts diagram? The only reason I ask is that the washers that are on there now are metal. Thanks!

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17 Dec 2020 13:23 - 17 Dec 2020 13:23 #840241 by 650ed
Replied by 650ed on topic 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?
I believe they are. The image and link below should help explain. Ed



www.partzilla.com/product/kawasaki/92022...aEAYYASABEgJe-_D_BwE

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17 Dec 2020 14:07 #840244 by Kozman011
Replied by Kozman011 on topic 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?
Thank you. Wasn't sure if those were the nylon ones. Thanks!!!

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17 Dec 2020 17:13 #840249 by hardrockminer
Replied by hardrockminer on topic 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?
If you noticed item 11 in Ed's diagram you will see an o ring that sits between the petcock and your tank.
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18 Dec 2020 06:46 #840269 by TexasKZ
Replied by TexasKZ on topic 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?
The few petcocks I have messed with had plastic (nylon?) washers, but I bet a soft aluminum or copper washer could seal there as well, much like an oil drain bolt.
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18 Dec 2020 07:00 - 18 Dec 2020 07:05 #840270 by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?
A good hardware store may have nylon washers. There's one near me. I don't know what HD or Lowes would have.
Also, if you need the big o-ring, a metric nitrile o-ring kit has a couple of sizes that should work. It's what I used, since I
already had the kit. It takes some manual dexterity to fit a round o-ring into an oblong hole, but it was easy.
1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road
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18 Dec 2020 08:55 #840278 by Mikaw
Replied by Mikaw on topic 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?

martin_csr wrote: A good hardware store may have nylon washers. There's one near me. I don't know what HD or Lowes would have.
Also, if you need the big o-ring, a metric nitrile o-ring kit has a couple of sizes that should work. It's what I used, since I
already had the kit. It takes some manual dexterity to fit a round o-ring into an oblong hole, but it was easy.


You could use a couple dabs of grease in the groove to retain it long enough till it gets tightened against the tank.
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18 Dec 2020 10:19 - 18 Dec 2020 10:35 #840283 by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?
Good suggestion, but grease might not hold that o-ring in place. It's kind of big n fat.
With everything dry, it was pretty easy. w grease, maybe not. ???
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19 Dec 2020 08:38 #840320 by gordone
Replied by gordone on topic 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?
I have used oring with washer when I not have had the nylon washer.
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25 Dec 2020 19:04 #840584 by Kozman011
Replied by Kozman011 on topic 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?
Thanks everyone! All parts that are able to be purchased for the OEM petcock have been purchased. When I get them installed, I'll update on my success/failure. Merry Christmas to all!!

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