Dripping cocks
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 3:22 pm
So - I got my Mk3 running on the lift, fueled from a UV bottle.
Replaced tank and seat, fitted fuel lines, put on my riding jacket and rolled the bike out of the shop. Poured a gallon into the tank, prepared to fire it up and do a test ride, only to see gasoline dripping from both petcocks.
A quick look confirmed that the fuel is oozing out from inside the cocks.
I imagine that after 50+ years, at least the last 20 without being used, the rubber/cork/whatever is used inside these has perished. So I need to replace both petcocks. Before I go to eBay and risk buying something there, does anyone know a good source in the US for replacements?
Romomoto
Replaced tank and seat, fitted fuel lines, put on my riding jacket and rolled the bike out of the shop. Poured a gallon into the tank, prepared to fire it up and do a test ride, only to see gasoline dripping from both petcocks.
A quick look confirmed that the fuel is oozing out from inside the cocks.
I imagine that after 50+ years, at least the last 20 without being used, the rubber/cork/whatever is used inside these has perished. So I need to replace both petcocks. Before I go to eBay and risk buying something there, does anyone know a good source in the US for replacements?
Romomoto