Petcock leak cont.
- RatRod1980
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Petcock leak cont.
10 Aug 2024 18:37 - 10 Aug 2024 18:56
Hey y'all, so I finally got the petcock off and got a closer look. Why is there a hole in the petcock itself where gas is coming through? I suppose it's the gasket gone wrong but there's a perfect hole built in where it's leaking. Any thoughts? Cheers
Last edit: 10 Aug 2024 18:56 by RatRod1980. Reason: Don't need help finding a new one. Took that out
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- TexasKZ
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Re: Petcock leak cont.
11 Aug 2024 06:26
Looks like the diaphragm is oriented improperly. Rotating it 180 degrees should solve the problem.
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- martin_csr
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Re: Petcock leak cont.
12 Aug 2024 06:46 - 12 Aug 2024 06:48
What hole? If the diaphragm is old, it may need replacing. Genuine Kawasaki is preferable and may still be available.
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Re: Petcock leak cont.
12 Aug 2024 06:49
Why is the O-ring green?
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Re: Petcock leak cont.
12 Aug 2024 09:05
That's an HNBR oring, more suited for refrigeration. But "maybe" it came with it as an aftermarket petcock?
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Re: Petcock leak cont.
12 Aug 2024 19:33 - 12 Aug 2024 19:34
The hole I mentioned is circled in red, and is presently lined up with the diaphragm vent marked with the goofy arrow, hence the gushing fuel.
I think if the diaphragm is rotated 180 degrees, the hole will line up with the Prime passage and the leaking will stop.
Never saw a green oring in one, though.
I think if the diaphragm is rotated 180 degrees, the hole will line up with the Prime passage and the leaking will stop.
Never saw a green oring in one, though.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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