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Petcock leak
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11 Aug 2014 20:12 #643563
by LineArtist
'79 KZ650B3 (stock)
'79 KZ650B3 (parts bike)
'06 HD 883R
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I've been riding my 79/650 everyday and enjoying my time on 2 wheels. I noticed a small leak coming from the elbow at the fuel hose. The leak isn't a drip, but enough to shine up where the 90 elbow meets up with the petcock body. The elbow slightly rotates, and I'm guessing there is an o-ring and clip on the elbow (at least I'm hoping there is).
Just want to ask if this is a common problem and if I'm on the right track before pulling it apart to inspect and correct.
This is the stock petcock with a connected vacuum hose.
Thx
Just want to ask if this is a common problem and if I'm on the right track before pulling it apart to inspect and correct.
This is the stock petcock with a connected vacuum hose.
Thx
'79 KZ650B3 (stock)
'79 KZ650B3 (parts bike)
'06 HD 883R
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12 Aug 2014 05:46 #643596
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Replied by martin_csr on topic Petcock leak
The fuel nipple on mine was just press fit into the orifice (no o-ring or anything).
When it came out while removing the fuel line, I reistalled it w Permatex liquid metal.
That was several years ago --- no leaks. A good alternate product is Seal-All --- it's listed on the HomeDepot website, so I guess their stores have it.
When it came out while removing the fuel line, I reistalled it w Permatex liquid metal.
That was several years ago --- no leaks. A good alternate product is Seal-All --- it's listed on the HomeDepot website, so I guess their stores have it.
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12 Aug 2014 16:36 #643698
by LineArtist
'79 KZ650B3 (stock)
'79 KZ650B3 (parts bike)
'06 HD 883R
Replied by LineArtist on topic Petcock leak
Thanks, I'll need to pull the tank off on the next rainy weekend to do a final carb sync and will take care of the loose nipple. It started to act up after I installed a new fuel line and filter.
'79 KZ650B3 (stock)
'79 KZ650B3 (parts bike)
'06 HD 883R
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