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Message started by Rocket on 04/22/13 at 06:33:28

Title: Gas tank petcock
Post by Rocket on 04/22/13 at 06:33:28

Have a Ryca Cafe, buildt from a 1997. The standard Savage petcock is installed in the convenional manner under the tank. I did some engine work this winter, and on reinstalling the tank then petcock (the petcock has to come off to remove the tank for clearance) I found the petcock leaking, apparently down the forward mounting screw. I immediately thought that is was just a tired oval o-ring (mine was original), and have ordered a new one. But on examining the petcock assembly, I note that the two mounting screws are located inside of the oval o-ring rather than outside it, so I wonder if the screws need to be gasoline impermeable as well. Looking at my two mounting screws one has a bit of stripped threads mid-way up the shaft. I can easly clean up these threads, but if the screws need to be part of the seal to prevent leakage, maybe it is better to replace the screws too? Or apply some type of sealant? Anyone had issues in this area? Your imput appreciated.

Title: Re: Gas tank petcock
Post by verslagen1 on 04/22/13 at 07:19:30

You need the sealing washers on those screws.
Or RTV.

Title: Re: Gas tank petcock
Post by Rocket on 04/22/13 at 07:22:17

H-m-m...I don't recall seeing them when I disassembled in the fall, but if they are stock, I can surely order them. Thanks.

Title: Re: Gas tank petcock
Post by savagerider87 on 04/22/13 at 07:49:00

I had this problem just the other day, just use some Permatex #1 form a gasket sealant( it is gasoline resistant) on the mounting flange and a little on the screw threads, bolt it up after a half hour or so and let it cure overnight.... It worked for me :)

Title: Re: Gas tank petcock
Post by Rocket on 04/22/13 at 07:57:41

Thanks, I think I'll do both. A leak is a pain because it is hard to get all the gas out of the tank without making mess.

Title: Re: Gas tank petcock
Post by savagerider87 on 04/22/13 at 08:00:39

No problem. Good luck!

Title: Re: Gas tank petcock
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/22/13 at 09:31:18

I never had a problem draining the tank. REserve does a fine job.

Title: Re: Gas tank petcock
Post by rfw2003 on 04/22/13 at 09:40:31

1C0C0D191B4F0 wrote:

Thanks, I think I'll do both. A leak is a pain because it is hard to get all the gas out of the tank without making mess.

Well since you have the Raptor on it, Take the tank off then get a funnel on your gas can and pull the gas cap and dump it in your can, quick, easy and no mess.

R.F.

Title: Re: Gas tank petcock
Post by Digger on 04/22/13 at 18:46:26

584C5D181A1A192A0 wrote:

[quote author=1C0C0D191B4F0 link=1366637608/0#4 date=1366642661]Thanks, I think I'll do both. A leak is a pain because it is hard to get all the gas out of the tank without making mess.

Well since you have the Raptor on it, Take the tank off then get a funnel on your gas can and pull the gas cap and dump it in your can, quick, easy and no mess.

R.F.[/quote]

From one of my other bikes:

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/Digger109/KLR650/DrainingGasTankE.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/user/Digger109/media/KLR650/DrainingGasTankE.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Gas tank petcock
Post by Dave on 04/23/13 at 04:54:01

I think the OP can turn the petcock on Prime and drain almost all the gas out......but when you loosen the screws you get the gas dribble from that few ounces that won't drain. If you have a garage attached to the house....a little gas goes a long way and can make the wife unhappy.

Title: Re: Gas tank petcock
Post by savagerider87 on 04/23/13 at 09:26:22

655E5344555942445F575A45360 wrote: