Topic: Petcock rebuild kit for cb350F

[dbbrian350F]

I have cleaned up my carb parts, and before I order some gaskets I am considering what I will need for the petcock.

So far, the petcock bowl will not budge and I don't know what I'll need for rebuild.  I have some acetone inside the tank hoping something will soften so I don't ruin the bowl. A 12mm socket fits on the bottom, but it feels like it will strip if I force it any more.  Maybe some heat. but in the meantime...

This kit from 4into1.com looks pretty good - anyone try it here?

http://4into1.com/petcock-rebuild-kit-honda-cb160-cb72-cb77-cb350f-cb500k-cb750k/

Also, before I start assembly of the carbs, I need some JIS screwdrivers.  I really like the set from RRRToools, but at $100 with exchange and delivery, on a budget I am considering this new guy.  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,152347.0.html

Anyone try them yet?

[Flyin900]

Used it on the CB 350F I did this spring and it worked well. The products that I have bought from them seem quite good quality and value overall.
Try removing the front part of the petcock and spraying some PB Blaster in there and soaking for a while. Heat may help too, yet there is an O ring up there that may melt if too hot. I have had a few bowls that were very tight and it seems it is more corrosion than old gas that holds them together.

[ADW]

For heat try just putting the whole petcock in some very hot water for a few minutes. That wouldn't be hot enough to hurt anything but it might allow whatever goo is keeping the bowl threads from turning to break loose.

[dbbrian350F]

Thank you for your replies.  A couple of good ideas I'll try.