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Offline baldguy

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fuel pitcock
« on: May 23, 2010, 05:29:56 PM »
I have 73 cb500 I have put 2 new fuel pitcocks on this and nether one shuts the fuel off completely.Is this normal or is there something I can do to fix it.Thanks

Offline Nikkisixx

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Re: fuel pitcock
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2010, 05:54:05 PM »
Not trying to be a smart ass, but the word is PETcock  ;)
Not sure about your model bike, but if the fuel valve (aka petcock) is held on with two screws running into the tank there must be sealing washers under these screws.  Otherwise fuel will leak past the screws and into the lines.
It is a proven fact that modifying a SOHC Honda in any way will bring on the apocalypse.

Offline Lenny55

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Re: fuel pitcock
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2010, 07:14:27 PM »
I have the same bike, I just ordered all new internals from the dealer.  Was about thirty bucks or so, but with a good cleaning thrown in, it's basically brand new.

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Re: fuel pitcock
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2010, 12:51:21 AM »
Yes spelling could be better its not leaking around gasket it coming out the lines. They where both new I guess I will just deal with it.

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Re: fuel pitcock
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2010, 03:56:03 AM »
There should be a fiber washer on each of the two screws that hold it to the tank (check the exploded view on one of the sites) -- if those washers aren't there, it will leak out the lines no matter what shape the petcock is in.

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Re: fuel pitcock
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2010, 05:13:31 AM »
Just like vames and others have stated, check the washers.  Did you use new washers or reuse the old ones when you installed the new petcock?  I just experienced this same issue....at first, I thought it was the rubber dial washer behind the shutoff lever.  It leaked like crazy after replacing it.  As it turned out, the fiber washers were all shrunk and weren't sealing at all.  They sealed fine before I had the petcock off the tank (while it was being painted), but after being off the bike and not soaked with gasoline, they shriveled up to nothing.  When these don't seal properly, gasoline seeps down from the tank into the sediment bowl portion of the petcock, thereby bypassing the shutoff part altogether.  That's why you are getting the leak most likely.

I couldn't find any fiber washers locally, so I ended up getting Nylon washers from Lowes and it has worked well.  Supposedly, Nylon is gasoline resistant from what I've read, so that's what I used.  Replace the washers and I bet your leak will stop.
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Re: fuel pitcock
« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2010, 05:57:33 AM »
the fuel valve (aka petcock) is held on with two screws running into the tank there must be sealing washers under these screws.  Otherwise fuel will leak past the screws and into the lines.

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http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1973-honda-motorcycle-cb500k2-fuel-tank-fuel-valve/o/m9228sch398718

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Re: fuel pitcock
« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2010, 11:30:15 AM »
Thanks everyone it was the washers.Didnt even think of those live and learn.

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Re: fuel pitcock
« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2010, 04:02:27 PM »
Hey man, glad you got it fixed!  It does seem strange that those washers would be the cause of a faulty fuel valve.  It took me a while to figure it out the first time it happened to me.
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Re: fuel pitcock
« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2010, 07:27:07 AM »
If the fiber washers themselves cost $5 a piece alone, then this kit is very well worth the money, he gives good instructions and was very fast with shipping.........

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CB-350-F-350F-CB350F-petcock-rebuild-mount-kit-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem45f2f588a3QQitemZ300428920995QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories