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E series fuel petcock

Posted: 07:49 pm Aug 10 2012
by amstel78
Was wondering if the fuel petcock outlet is rotatable? Mine moves from horizontal can swivel down to about 45-50 degrees. I moved it down a bit to get a better angle on for the fuel hose but now notice a slight leak coming from the petcock.

Re: E series fuel petcock

Posted: 09:51 pm Aug 10 2012
by KDXrider1989
I had the same problem on my bike as well, I rotated it to the right angle and then sealed around it with JB Weld. I remember before doing so that I pulled the outlet off and found that there's no O-ring or anything to seal it

E series fuel petcock

Posted: 02:29 am Aug 11 2012
by SS109
The outlet is just a press fit. No O-ring or seal of any type and it isn't needed. You can pull the outlet off, put it in the position you want, then press it back in. I used a pair of channel locks and some popsicle sticks (to not mar the finish of the petcock) to press it. It worked perfectly and I have had no leakage. If it ever starts to leak just repress it in.

E series fuel petcock

Posted: 08:57 am Aug 13 2012
by amstel78
Thanks for the info. Will check it out when I get home. I think it has stopped leaking after I rotated it a bit.