77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?

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Re: 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?

17 Dec 2020 11:56
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No sealant is needed. Be sure to use the CORRECT washers when installing the petcock. The correct ones are made of nylon so they do not leak. Ed

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Re: 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?

17 Dec 2020 12:42
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Thank you 650ed!Are those the washers that are listed in the parts diagram? The only reason I ask is that the washers that are on there now are metal. Thanks!

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Re: 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?

17 Dec 2020 13:23 - 17 Dec 2020 13:23
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I believe they are. The image and link below should help explain. Ed



www.partzilla.com/product/kawasaki/92022...aEAYYASABEgJe-_D_BwE

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Re: 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?

17 Dec 2020 14:07
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Thank you. Wasn't sure if those were the nylon ones. Thanks!!!

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Re: 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?

17 Dec 2020 17:13
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If you noticed item 11 in Ed's diagram you will see an o ring that sits between the petcock and your tank.
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Re: 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?

18 Dec 2020 06:46
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The few petcocks I have messed with had plastic (nylon?) washers, but I bet a soft aluminum or copper washer could seal there as well, much like an oil drain bolt.
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Re: 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?

18 Dec 2020 07:00 - 18 Dec 2020 07:05
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A good hardware store may have nylon washers. There's one near me. I don't know what HD or Lowes would have.
Also, if you need the big o-ring, a metric nitrile o-ring kit has a couple of sizes that should work. It's what I used, since I
already had the kit. It takes some manual dexterity to fit a round o-ring into an oblong hole, but it was easy.
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Re: 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?

18 Dec 2020 08:55
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martin_csr wrote: A good hardware store may have nylon washers. There's one near me. I don't know what HD or Lowes would have.
Also, if you need the big o-ring, a metric nitrile o-ring kit has a couple of sizes that should work. It's what I used, since I
already had the kit. It takes some manual dexterity to fit a round o-ring into an oblong hole, but it was easy.

You could use a couple dabs of grease in the groove to retain it long enough till it gets tightened against the tank.
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Re: 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?

18 Dec 2020 10:19 - 18 Dec 2020 10:35
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Good suggestion, but grease might not hold that o-ring in place. It's kind of big n fat.
With everything dry, it was pretty easy. w grease, maybe not. ???
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Re: 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?

19 Dec 2020 08:38
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I have used oring with washer when I not have had the nylon washer.
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Re: 77' KZ650B-1 fuel petcock. Can it be rebuilt?

25 Dec 2020 19:04
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Thanks everyone! All parts that are able to be purchased for the OEM petcock have been purchased. When I get them installed, I'll update on my success/failure. Merry Christmas to all!!

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