Petcock Problem

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14 Feb 2008 08:05 #194542 by H2RICK
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I'm not sure if this is the right forum for this subject or not.....but the petcock is connected to the carbs, so.....
If it's not the right forum, could the board admin folks move it to the correct forum for me ??

My problem is that the petcock on my KZ650C2 has a slight weepage of gas around the outlet elbow fitting. I never realized that this elbow could be moved....or removed until I started investigating the leak. Strange design. Has anybody used some kind of sealant or oring to prevent gas leaking out of this area ?? All help/experiences greatly appreciated.
KZ650C2 Stock/mint. Goes by "Ace".
H2A Built from a genuine basket case. Yes,it's a hot rod.
GT550A Stock/mint. Pleasant stroker.
2006 Bandit 1200S for easy LD rapid transit
Various H2 projects in the wings.

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14 Feb 2008 09:23 - 03 Dec 2008 20:44 #194550 by JMKZHI
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14 Feb 2008 09:31 #194552 by BSKZ650
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this is not the best fix, but they do sell gas tank mender, its a epoxy, it holds up well, may not look the best but it will seal
77 kz650, owned for over 25 years
77 ltd1000, current rider
76 kz900, just waiting
73 z1,, gonna restore this one
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14 Feb 2008 10:14 #194567 by RonKZ650
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JB weld works for this. The nipple is not supposed to pull out or be loose fit, it's meant to be a tight fit. JB weld holds up indefinately to gas.
321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.

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15 Feb 2008 19:58 #194825 by H2RICK
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Thanks for the suggestions, gents. I'll have to hunt up a tube of JB Weld or some other gas proof epoxy and give it a whirl. This is a REALLY dopey design, IMO, because that elbow is made out of diecast zinc and is VERY fragile. Grrrrr......
KZ650C2 Stock/mint. Goes by "Ace".
H2A Built from a genuine basket case. Yes,it's a hot rod.
GT550A Stock/mint. Pleasant stroker.
2006 Bandit 1200S for easy LD rapid transit
Various H2 projects in the wings.

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16 Feb 2008 06:11 - 03 Dec 2008 20:46 #194866 by JMKZHI
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