Fuel tap fix

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Fuel tap fix

Post by OzzieDave » Fri Nov 04, 2016 5:28 am

After reading the forum for a fix to the tap leaking, I have done the following.
Purchased a viton o'ring from BSC (Bearing and Power Transmission Solutions), Lonsdale, SA
5x2 size, stretched the spring behind the diaphragm to 40mm (as mentioned in a post) and now have no leaks.
Also glued the elbow in using JB Weld.
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Re: Fuel tap fix

Post by powerfish_2000 » Tue Nov 22, 2016 4:07 am

Thankyou Dave. Just grabbed some JB Weld and will give it a go this evening.

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Re: Fuel tap fix

Post by OzzieDave » Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:46 am

Well, the JB Weld has let go, even though it says fuel resistant. I may try some teflon tape soon, see if that will hold.
Proudly Aspergian. Yellow 98 TRX850, Staintune mufflers, braided brake hoses, blue spot brakes, remote control ignition switch, Ignitech ECU. 17/42 525 chain.

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Re: Fuel tap fix

Post by Tarwetijger » Wed Mar 29, 2017 8:18 am

I used something called "liquid metal" but I'm not sure if that translates well. :)

Like this
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Or this.
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Oh I see JB Weld is also 2 components stuff.

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Re: Fuel tap fix

Post by Ragnar » Sun Apr 02, 2017 5:10 pm

100% right translated =D> :D :D

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Re: Fuel tap fix

Post by cobbadiggabuddyblooo » Mon Apr 03, 2017 9:00 am

Just place a cable ties around it tap outlet and pull it up to lock it in position.. Won't go anywhere...
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