Leaky Petcock...

Jesuswon1 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-01-2008, 12:15 PM

Hey gang... so I finished my build this weekend (I'll post pictures in another thread) and I've been riding it around for the last 2 days and have just a few minor tweaks to adjust. one of wich is a leaky petcock. I put teflon tape on the threads just as suggested in the installation instructions but I now have a slow trickle from the tank side of the fuel valve. it is slowly trickling down the hose and puddling on the carb.
any suggestions? also I'm thinking of a hose clamp at the pressure fittings on the valve and the carb connections of the fuel hose. what solutions have you veterans come up with for these issues?

I'm positive it isn't leaking from the tickler button or the float bowl housing, so in addition to my leaky petcock valve, it must be the fuel line connections.

BlueCollarBike · #2 (**permalink**) 09-02-2008, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jesuswon1

Hey gang... so I finished my build this weekend (I'll post pictures in another thread) and I've been riding it around for the last 2 days and have just a few minor tweaks to adjust. one of wich is a leaky petcock. I put teflon tape on the threads just as suggested in the installation instructions but I now have a slow trickle from the tank side of the fuel valve. it is slowly trickling down the hose and puddling on the carb.
any suggestions? also I'm thinking of a hose clamp at the pressure fittings on the valve and the carb connections of the fuel hose. what solutions have you veterans come up with for these issues?

I'm positive it isn't leaking from the tickler button or the float bowl housing, so it must be the fuel line connections in addition to my leaky patcock valve.

If it is leaking from The fuel line A simple Cheap fix is to take two small pieces of thin Mechanics Wire
wrap it around the Fuel line At the top of petcock and fuel tank.Twist with Needle nose pliers And cut to length.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

Bob

**Bikeguy Joe** · #3 (**permalink**) 09-02-2008, 07:24 AM

I use small zip ties on the fuel line. Zip, Zip, Done.

BlueCollarBike · #4 (**permalink**) 09-02-2008, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bikeguy Joe

I use small zip ties on the fuel line. Zip, Zip, Done.

I use to use Zips ,,But after a bit they start to leak for me.

Your mile may very.

Cheers

Bob

**Bikeguy Joe** · #5 (**permalink**) 09-02-2008, 07:40 AM

Neva!!!!!!!!!

Pablo · #6 (**permalink**) 09-02-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesuswon1

Hey gang... so I finished my build this weekend (I'll post pictures in another thread) and I've been riding it around for the last 2 days and have just a few minor tweaks to adjust. one of wich is a leaky petcock.

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Saddletramp1200 · #7 (**permalink**) 09-02-2008, 03:52 PM

I hold a gun on mine

**Bikeguy Joe** · #8 (**permalink**) 09-02-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Saddletramp1200

I hold a gun on mine

That would make me leak more....

Jesuswon1 · #9 (**permalink**) 09-02-2008, 05:39 PM

Thanks for the tips... zip ties or small gage wire to clamp the hose ends, but what about the threaded end of the valve that goes into the tank?? I "sealed" it with teflon tape but the most of the leak is coming from there. I'll obviously need to drain the tank and try again, but any suggestions for when I do that?

Thanks!!

BlueCollarBike · #10 (**permalink**) 09-02-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesuswon1

Thanks for the tips... zip ties or small gage wire to clamp the hose ends, but what about the threaded end of the valve that goes into the tank?? I "sealed" it with teflon tape but the most of the leak is coming from there. I'll obviously need to drain the tank and try again, but any suggestions for when I do that?

Thanks!!

did you use the special red washer that comes with the kit?

cheers

Bob