petcock

[Rookie Rider]

Whats up guys and gals? Im moving and my manual is packed, so i have to ask. I dont remember but when installing the petcock to the tank, what holds it onto the tank. 2 screws ?? If so, which screws are they, anyone know ? Thanks all.

[jonathan180iq]

I believe they are coarse threaded little screws. They go through both the petcock and the tank. The tank is pre-tapped for them, so you need to make sure you get the proper thread.

Correction, there are two small bolts, hex head. I don't have any thread info but on Ronayers they're $1.04 each if you need some new ones.
Where is your bike, if you're moving?

[Rookie Rider]

Thanks Jonathan, my bike is in my garage. I had to do work on the tqnk i bought from schooler. Remember him ? I stripped the beatiful blue paint and repainted red to match my bike. Im moving 35 miles away and need to ride the bike to my new place.

[Rookie Rider]

I never ordered from ronayers, do i have to sign in or be a member or become a member? Just wondering.

[Water Warrior 2]

What happened to the old tank? You tossed it and never saved the petcock and bolts????????????????? Sounds like something I would do.

[Rookie Rider]

lol WW, I ordered 2 bolts and the gaskets for it.

[jonathan180iq]

You can create a quickie account using an email and just purchase as a guest. It doesn't take any time at all. :)

[Rookie Rider]

Thats what i did Jonathan, used my email then just ordered the stuff. Honestly i dont remember gaskets for the bolts that hold the petcock to the tank. Im still a bit confused, and dont want fuel to come out where the bolts go.

[alantf]

See page 35 of the parts manual. It shows what appears to be an O ring, above the petcock body (no part number) and washer type gaskets on the bolts.

[Rookie Rider]

I got the bolts and the metal washers, im not sure how fuel WILL NOT leak out from the bolt area with metal washers. I would tnk the washers would go on top of the petcock, in between the petcock and the tank. Alan, my manual is in a box somewhere in the new place unfortunately.

[Rookie Rider]

Im gonna put the washers on the bolt then thru the petcock into the tank, thats gotta be the way it goes.

[blaine]

Im gonna put the washers on the bolt then thru the petcock into the tank, thats gotta be the way it goes.
Yep you are correct. :cool: :)

[Rookie Rider]

Awesome, thanks blaine and all you guys.