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vfrpete
6 posts recovered 1 thread started First seen 13 Feb 2024 Last seen 13 Feb 2024
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All 6- Petcock rebuild Reassembled and was disappointed to find the petcock dribbled from the outlet when in the “off” position. I think this spring is old and tired. Replaced with a stiffer longer spring. It's a little harder to switch the…
- Petcock rebuild I put a dab of oil on the the two new o-rings on the shaft. That made slipping them on easier and assembly easier.
- Petcock rebuild You could install only one new internal o-ring to seal the ball when in the “off” position. I figure that steel ball may not need to rest on an o-ring when petcock is in the “on” position because it’s not sealing…
- Petcock rebuild All the o-rings were toast. Two of the internal o-rings were molded like a figure 8. Not much corrosion. Disassembled and cleaned up the petcock.
- Petcock rebuild I followed others’ recommendation from here to drill out the rivets and tap. There’s a Youtube video on this specific petcock here: https://youtu.be/sZ0rx_zf6qM?si=d9D9TDic7wHzKkjV I have access to a drill press so that…
- Petcock rebuild My 1990 VFR750 petcock was leaking. In my case, leaking from both the petcock body as well as through the outlet when the petcock was turned off. After reading a bunch on the forums I learned that it can be rebuilt.…
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