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Message started by rocky on 12/04/07 at 17:48:46

Title: petcock seal
Post by rocky on 12/04/07 at 17:48:46

I did the petcock conversion to manual and thanks to this site I got the correct bolts. My problem is even with a new oval oring and new washers and bolts I cannot stop the petcock from leaking. It seems to be at the bolts but I can't be sure. The info mentions an rtv but which one is impervious to fuel? I can't believe sealing this thing is this difficult, any suggestions? I finally went ahead and ordered a whole new assembly and I want to install it with no leaks. Please instruct a dummy!

Title: Re: petcock seal
Post by Kropatchek on 12/05/07 at 05:32:21

Illustrated parts catalog of Ron Ayers mentioned seal under the bolt heads. Maybe that's your problem?

http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/300_0039/fuel_thingy/fuel_thingy.cfm?man=su&groupid=7110&parent=7080

Title: Re: petcock seal
Post by rokrover on 12/05/07 at 07:09:08

That's right - the OEM bolts are special with an integral thin rubber seal underneath. I found the Permatex aviation gasket (brown goop) a good substitute. It is slightly soluble in alcohol before drying and may not be so good if your fuel is blended with ethanol.

Title: Re: petcock seal
Post by rocky on 12/05/07 at 15:20:31

I used 2 of the new washers off of the microfiche and it still leaked. Where do youget the aviation permatex?

Title: Re: petcock seal
Post by gj859 on 12/05/07 at 15:40:32

Bike bandit shows bolt part# 468773-001 $.82 gasket part# 470118-001 $1.63