Subject: Re: Fuel Petcock Problem
Author: Rich Pardo
Date: Jun 5, 2002, 10:37 AM
Post ID: 1710379839
I thought this was just a gravity feed? If you have inline filters, take
the hose from the petcock to the inline filter or off of the banjos, point
if at a coffee can or some other high tech device, and turn the petcock on.
Fuel should flow freely, if not, rust in tank or something blocking the
inlet to the petcock.
Otherwise it must be at the carbs. Banjos clean? etc. Can you blow through
them?
| From: Keith Ruff <klru-@fcc.net> Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: Fuel Petcock Problem Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 12:10:25 +0000 Good Morning All, I replaced both of my fuel petcocks the other night, and last eve filled up the tank. Turned on the petcocks and nada, no fuel flowing (I have clear fuel lines so I can see the flow). Tapped each one, nada. Opened the gas tank, still no flow. I then loosened the clamp holding the fuel line to the petcock and heard air release, then the fuel was leaking out of the line by the clamp, so I had to tighten her up again. Did the same to the other side, but at that point, the fuel had filled up in that line from the other side, so I couldn't tell if she was flowing. Patience is burried in the garage behind some basement finishing materials, and rain is in the forecast for the next few days. I tried to burn up some fuel at idle to see if fuel is flowing OK, but she just doesn't eat up the fuel at idle, will have to take her for a ride and carry a screw driver. Has anybody else experienced this problem or can you let me know what the problem is? Apparantly I must have had a vacuum problem initially, but I'm not sure if it is cured. Why would this vacuum effect exists? Perhaps this was why my right petcock was not flowing before I changed it out. Greatly appreciate any help/advice. Have a Great Day! Keith Ruff 71 Police Ambassador - NJ |
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