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Fuel petcock/fuel overflow
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23 Jun 2016 15:10 #732550
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1994 Kawasaki KZ1000P, Rancho Cordova, Ca
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598384...-project-bike#674472
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Hi guys,
Anyone know how tight the petcock should be secured on a 1975 Z1-B? I have discovered that if you over-tighten the petcock, you will crush or distort the ring seal. On the other hand, if you do not securely tighten the petcock to the tank, it will leak.
The petcock does not bolt to the tank, the petcock has a threaded sleeve that threads directly onto a threaded bung on the under side of the fuel tank. Any ideas?
Thank you all in advance
Anyone know how tight the petcock should be secured on a 1975 Z1-B? I have discovered that if you over-tighten the petcock, you will crush or distort the ring seal. On the other hand, if you do not securely tighten the petcock to the tank, it will leak.
The petcock does not bolt to the tank, the petcock has a threaded sleeve that threads directly onto a threaded bung on the under side of the fuel tank. Any ideas?
Thank you all in advance
1994 Kawasaki KZ1000P, Rancho Cordova, Ca
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598384...-project-bike#674472
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23 Jun 2016 15:15 - 24 Jun 2016 06:09 #732551
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Replied by SWest on topic Fuel petcock/fuel overflow
It has a reverse thread on one side. With a new seal or O ring, you get it where you want it then tighten it.
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Last edit: 24 Jun 2016 06:09 by SWest. Reason: Lousy HP lap top
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24 Jun 2016 06:03 - 24 Jun 2016 06:05 #732613
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Replied by martin_csr on topic Fuel petcock/fuel overflow
I would install a new o-ring & put teflon tape on the threads, then tighten it snug by feel.
assuming the t. tape won't interfere w the o-ring.
assuming the t. tape won't interfere w the o-ring.
Last edit: 24 Jun 2016 06:05 by martin_csr.
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