Petcock hitting frame,what now?

[rwquiring]

On my mountain bike the top tube is the same size all the way up, so big I can't even use the bolts and clamps that came with the tank (JB Weld or Duct tape?). The washer method worked for my petcock.

You could probably use JB Weld or buy a 90 degree petcock too, like this one (fuzzy image):

where did you get that petcock at zrtmwa? I think that is what I need...

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[ZRTMWA]

where did you get that petcock at zrtmwa? I think that is what I need...

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That's not mine it's just a pic I found on teh interwebz. However you can get them here:

Chrome Early Style OEM Petcock with 90° Spigot for 1975-up Harley Big Twin & XL Sportster - www.debrix.com

Not quite sure what size the threads are on the stock petcock. The link I gave is for 3/8".

Edit: I found one thread claiming the stock petcock NPT thread size to be 10mm:

http://motorbicycling.com/f3/worksman-frame-tanks-15508.html#post154552

Maybe you could PM sportscarpat to make sure that's what he was referring to.

 

[Cabinfever1977]

thatsdax also has them.

 

[kla63]

Fairracing31:

I did do the dab of grease on the small gear but this is what the instructions say as per bikeberrys instructions,

"Left side drive: Routinely pack grease in the shaft hole behind 10t drive sprocket and also in cover bushing hole. This will also help reduce noise."

I looked and could not see any shaft hole, I think there instruction suck, can I say that?

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on the left side small clutch arm cover pull off you see the ten sprocket gear !!! there is a small little rod pin pull that out put dab of grease there that what there talking about!!!

 

[rwquiring]

on the left side small clutch arm cover pull off you see the ten sprocket gear !!! there is a small little rod pin pull that out put dab of grease there that what there talking about!!!

I will take a look at that this afternoon when I get home.

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