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22 Oct 2013 10:12 #610793
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I can't stand the sight of the colossal vacuum operated fuel valve, plus mine needed replaced. Here is the route I chose to go with.
I bought a petcock on off and reserve, it is 3/8 tap.
I am a machinist by trade and had a block of aluminum laying around, so I made myself a custom bracket for the new fuel valve.
I bought a petcock on off and reserve, it is 3/8 tap.
I am a machinist by trade and had a block of aluminum laying around, so I made myself a custom bracket for the new fuel valve.
1978 Kz650D
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22 Oct 2013 10:20 #610798
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It sounds like you reinvented your own wheel. :laugh: ... and probably saved some money.
Z1Enterprises.com - Petcock Adapter Plate 44mm 3/8 NPT KL18-7216
Z1Enterprises.com - Petcock Adapter Plate 44mm 3/8 NPT KL18-7216
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22 Oct 2013 10:22 #610800
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Nice..lol mine does look prettier though. And I haven't polished it yet.
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22 Oct 2013 10:25 #610801
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Wonder if it would be cool to use a bicycle tire inner tube cut for a gasket?
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22 Oct 2013 11:52 #610818
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I think the Pingel gasket is a fiber-type gasket. You could make one out of gasket material from the auto parts store.
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