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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Fuel Tap Leak
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<blockquote data-quote="chankly bore" data-source="post: 50320" data-attributes="member: 317"><p>Yep, toothpaste,(the cheap white stuff) is great for lapping brass components such as float needles and taper type petrol taps. As Greg says, use lots of PTFE tape on both threads of the tap. Composite Viton? and aluminium washers available from the Club Spares may also be an improvement on the original fibre type. Make sure the mating face on the tank is flat by dressing with a fine file if nothing else cures the leak. Remember fuel can "leak" upwards as well as the normal gravity inspired direction. If you use mint toothpaste it may add an exotic aroma to your exhaust fumes- they once used mint in a brand of cigarettes, "KOOL" for memory. If I have mis-read your Thread then olive oil is good for soaking cork type plungers and the Guzzi and Ducati owners may be romantically attracted to your machine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chankly bore, post: 50320, member: 317"] Yep, toothpaste,(the cheap white stuff) is great for lapping brass components such as float needles and taper type petrol taps. As Greg says, use lots of PTFE tape on both threads of the tap. Composite Viton? and aluminium washers available from the Club Spares may also be an improvement on the original fibre type. Make sure the mating face on the tank is flat by dressing with a fine file if nothing else cures the leak. Remember fuel can "leak" upwards as well as the normal gravity inspired direction. If you use mint toothpaste it may add an exotic aroma to your exhaust fumes- they once used mint in a brand of cigarettes, "KOOL" for memory. If I have mis-read your Thread then olive oil is good for soaking cork type plungers and the Guzzi and Ducati owners may be romantically attracted to your machine. [/QUOTE]
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