PART OBSOLETE - Fuel Switch O-ring

  • Nessism
  • Nessism's Avatar Topic Author
  • Away
  • Sustaining Member
  • Sustaining Member
    Registered
  • Posts: 7905
  • Thanks: 3278

PART OBSOLETE - Fuel Switch O-ring

12 Aug 2015 15:00
#685541
33
"O" RING,FUEL SWITCH
43058-1004

Seems odd that this part went obsolete. It was used as recently as 2012 on some models.
Any suggestions for a replacement? Found a couple on ebay and the shape is round?


Ed
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0

www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know

1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread

Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • jackleberry
  • jackleberry's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 394
  • Thanks: 56

Re: PART OBSOLETE - Fuel Switch O-ring

12 Aug 2015 15:12 - 12 Aug 2015 15:13
#685545
IIRC, it's been round in every petcock rebuild kit I've seen too.

EDIT: Nevermind, wrong o-ring. Same principle applies, though I'm sure. They're probably round before installation.
1997 KZ1000P (P16)
2001 KZ1000P (P20)
Last edit: 12 Aug 2015 15:13 by jackleberry.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • SWest
  • SWest's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • Sustaining Member
    Registered
  • 10 22 2014
  • Posts: 23567
  • Thanks: 2952

Re: PART OBSOLETE - Fuel Switch O-ring

12 Aug 2015 15:52
#685547
I don't think so. Ebay is a crap shoot. You might have to make a gasket instead.
Steve
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • jackleberry
  • jackleberry's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 394
  • Thanks: 56

Re: PART OBSOLETE - Fuel Switch O-ring

12 Aug 2015 16:08
#685550
This is exactly the kind of application that spliced o-ring stock is good for. Static with low heat. O-ring stock of various diameters can be had pretty cheap via ebay or mcmaster. The adhesive used is ordinary superglue.
1997 KZ1000P (P16)
2001 KZ1000P (P20)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • undiablo
  • undiablo's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 436
  • Thanks: 64

Re: PART OBSOLETE - Fuel Switch O-ring

12 Aug 2015 16:14
#685551
You can use a std o'ring. It just will fit in the Groove and keep that shape. Been there, done that.
Rebuild kits also carry that o'ring among other rubber parts.
Kawasaki KZ 750/4 LTD 1981
Kawasaki KLR 650 2011
Argentina - Buenos Aires

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • 650ed
  • 650ed's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 15339
  • Thanks: 2833

Re: PART OBSOLETE - Fuel Switch O-ring

12 Aug 2015 16:46
#685557
You may want to try a different parts dealer. Everything I look at shows that part is still available, although it does start out round. In fact, that same o-ring is used on some 2015 European models (see image below). Ed

Attachment 00003a-82.jpg not found

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Nessism
  • Nessism's Avatar Topic Author
  • Away
  • Sustaining Member
  • Sustaining Member
    Registered
  • Posts: 7905
  • Thanks: 3278

Re: PART OBSOLETE - Fuel Switch O-ring

12 Aug 2015 17:40
#685566
Wow, can't believe it shows in stock. I checked a couple different places and it showed out of stock. Checked another bike, same part number, and it's in stock. I feel stupid. At least it's available so going to call it good.
Ed
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0

www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know

1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • martin_csr
  • martin_csr's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 8018
  • Thanks: 1645

Re: PART OBSOLETE - Fuel Switch O-ring

12 Aug 2015 17:59 - 13 Aug 2015 05:20
#685572
I used an o-ring from a metric nitrile o-ring kit. ID = 29.4 mm & cross-section = 3.1 mm.
viton o-rings would probably be better, but the the HF kit is what I have.
1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road
Last edit: 13 Aug 2015 05:20 by martin_csr.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Moderators: Street Fighter LTD
Powered by Kunena Forum