Hi, my Kettle 750A has a leaking fuel tap on reserve position only,so far
I also have one very oily left cylinder exhaust baffle,I think it's fuel & oil,maybe water/condensation
Is it better to replace the tap,rather than rebuild it
Leaking Fuel Tap
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Leaking Fuel Tap
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Roger
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Roger
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Re: Leaking Fuel Tap
Hi Roger
These taps all leak eventually but I have repaired several. It's usually the circular seal or the V seal under the lever that's the culprit. If it leaks in all positions it's usually the O ring on the diaphragm piston.watch here for help
https://youtu.be/qWNyvjaWfz8
Just be aware when ordering parts early and late taps are different
These taps all leak eventually but I have repaired several. It's usually the circular seal or the V seal under the lever that's the culprit. If it leaks in all positions it's usually the O ring on the diaphragm piston.watch here for help
https://youtu.be/qWNyvjaWfz8
Just be aware when ordering parts early and late taps are different
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Re: Leaking Fuel Tap
Thanks Barney,have watched the Video it is leaking around the lever rather badly but not on prime or run,I mentioned the oily exhaust as I've been told by somebody that a leaking tap,can be the culprit.over fuelling the cylinder(s) the lower left pipe is also a little wet ? any thoughts on that one ?
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Roger
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Re: Leaking Fuel Tap
The problem with the lever gasket is the rubber is soft to make the seal. This can wear quickly if used a lot. I now tend to fill up at a set mileage so I can't remember the last time I used it!
PS baz is selling a very comprehensive petcock seal kit which even includes the diaphragm o ring.
I must say I can't see how the non function of the petcock would cause a wet exhaust. Maybe an oily plug perhaps. My exhaust's are a bit oily too but I'm happy with that.
I prefer wet to dry any day!
PS baz is selling a very comprehensive petcock seal kit which even includes the diaphragm o ring.
I must say I can't see how the non function of the petcock would cause a wet exhaust. Maybe an oily plug perhaps. My exhaust's are a bit oily too but I'm happy with that.
I prefer wet to dry any day!
NO SMOKE .......NO POKE