Replacing Petcock

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Replacing Petcock

22 Jul 2007 15:19
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I need to replace my Double Outlet Petcock. On Z1enterprises, they only have a single outlet:

Petcock - Custom Chrome - Single Outlet 22mm thread nut - Left Side Spigot
TU48-9716
Engineered and designed to eliminate all internal O-rings. The innercore design insures against gas leakage while providing maximum flow. Features a filter screen, reserve setting, and chrome body. Left Side facing output nipple
$23.99

Can I use this and put a "T" in the line? The only double outlet petcock they have is $85.

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Re: Replacing Petcock

22 Jul 2007 16:56
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I wouldn't think that the single outlet would allow enough fuel flow to accommodate the stock double outlet requirement. I could be wrong of course, but that's what I'd think.
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Re: Replacing Petcock

22 Jul 2007 17:39
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it will flow enough, the fuel line should be 1/4 inch just make sure you have a filter in line
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Re: Replacing Petcock

22 Jul 2007 18:49
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Thanks, 650. I thought the double outlet was a bit of overkill, since I am not track racing. I always thought the two discs on the front wheel was overkill too, but it looks good.

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Re: Replacing Petcock

23 Jul 2007 11:21
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I have a KZ900 carb test bike. I use a Pingel adapter plate and Drag Specialties petcock and it will flow enough gas to keep ANY carburetor busy (use 1/4 fuel line). I test BS34 and VM33 carbs regularly and have NO flow problem. The Drag Specialties petcock is the less expensive one (about $20) with a single outlet that Z1enterprises.com sells. A Pingel might even flow more; they claim to be "high flow" petcocks. Use a white vacuum fitting tee from the autoparts store to split the line and use an inline fuel filter between the petcock and split.
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