Suzuki GT550 1972 fuel cock issue

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barney01
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Re: Suzuki GT550 1972 fuel cock issue

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So there are pattern ones available
https://www.suzytwo.co.uk/ourshop/prod_ ... N-KIT.html
Edit.. sold out sorry didnt see that!
You could try sending a private message to our on site parts supplier Baz :D
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barney01
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Re: Suzuki GT550 1972 fuel cock issue

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So i have found a repair kit for the whole tap which also includes the problematic O ring that sits on the end of the diaphragm piston. This is the cause of most leaks. The company is in Germany and i have used them in the past. :D
http://www.2takte.de/product_info.php?i ... engb6jj4o3
Just a little tip. When you get the new gaskets clean the inside face of the lever with chrome cleaner to make it smooth. Otherwise if it is rough it will wear the new gasket quickly.
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Alan H
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Re: Suzuki GT550 1972 fuel cock issue

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Just made a good 'un out of 2 mediocre 'uns for the 550J and it's leak free. Got some bits if you need any.
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JohnC1
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Re: Suzuki GT550 1972 fuel cock issue

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Quick update: I ordered the genuine seal on the eBay link suggested which was part number 44341-33151 to take gamble but as I thought it doesn't fit !! must be for the 1974 forward.

So I am back to searching for a solution so is there any options out there to get a seal or retrofit a new part etc...

Crazy the bikes off the road for one simple little item :cry:

Many thanks for all your help

John
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canaletto5
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Re: Suzuki GT550 1972 fuel cock issue

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Hi John

If you scroll down the replies, barney corrected the part you need. It is this one

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161820624912

Kev
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Re: Suzuki GT550 1972 fuel cock issue

Post by JohnC1 »

Hi Kev,

Yes this the one I ordered and they sent me a different one saying Suzuki had superseded it to this new number !!

Hopefully someone may have an idea to get me out of a hole
canaletto5 wrote: Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:25 am Hi John

If you scroll down the replies, barney corrected the part you need. It is this one

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161820624912

Kev
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canaletto5
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Re: Suzuki GT550 1972 fuel cock issue

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OK

Send an email to Reiner. His address is gtreiner1@aol.com

His stock listing says he has these so you may strike lucky

Kev
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