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Suzuki GT550 1972 fuel cock issue
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 12:24 pm
by JohnC1
Hi there,
I am new to this forum so hello !! My father has a Suzuki GT550 1972 that he has owned for some years but not ridden.
We have now discovered that the fuel tap is leaking and when stripped the round seal with 4 holes in is perished etc... sadly Suzuki are listing this seal and the complete fuel tap as no longer available !!
When I look on the parts finder you can order the seal and complete fuel tap for the 1973 but looking at the tap its different as our 72 has 3 outlets and the 73 seems to show 1 outlet ?
Does anyone have any experience on fitting the newer fuel tap to the 1972 model or any ideas where I can get the correct parts !!
I love old bikes but so annoying when face problems like this.
Many thanks
John
Re: Suzuki GT550 1972 fuel cock issue
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 12:51 pm
by mizzytheman
Welcome to the forum John,
One of our GT550 experts will be along shortly to answer your question.
Regards
Martin.
Re: Suzuki GT550 1972 fuel cock issue
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 1:03 pm
by JohnC1
Thanks Martin
Re: Suzuki GT550 1972 fuel cock issue
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 1:14 pm
by canaletto5
Hi John
Welcome to you and your Dad
the seal is still available so you might not have to swap the tap out
it is part number 44341-33150
Here's one on ebay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUZUKI-GT750 ... 1816119711
It is listed as being L-B but I'm pretty sure (!) it fits earlier versions. Worth a punt for £6
Good luck with bringing the bike back to life
Kev
Re: Suzuki GT550 1972 fuel cock issue
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 1:29 pm
by mizzytheman
canaletto5 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 1:14 pm
Hi John
Welcome to you and your Dad
the seal is still available so you might not have to swap the tap out
it is part number 44341-33150
Here's one on ebay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUZUKI-GT750 ... 1816119711
It is listed as being L-B but I'm pretty sure (!) it fits earlier versions. Worth a punt for £6
Good luck with bringing the bike back to life
Kev
I said a GT550 expert not a rattle can shaker.
Re: Suzuki GT550 1972 fuel cock issue
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 1:59 pm
by canaletto5
Admin!!
Re: Suzuki GT550 1972 fuel cock issue
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 4:15 pm
by barney01
Hi and welcome to the forum. The early taps have three exit feeds and have different gaskets. The one you require for the 1972 J model is
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161820624912
They have four holes not five.
You will find that a lot of parts suppliers miss out the J model. To be sure ask on here we have lots of previous experience
Re: Suzuki GT550 1972 fuel cock issue
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 4:38 pm
by canaletto5
barney01 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 4:15 pm
Hi and welcome to the forum. The early taps have three exit feeds and have different gaskets. The one you require for the 1972 J model is
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161820624912
They have four holes not five.
You will find that a lot of parts suppliers miss out the J model. To be sure ask on here we have lots of previous experience
Thanks for putting that straight Barney
Re: Suzuki GT550 1972 fuel cock issue
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:17 pm
by JohnC1
barney01 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 4:15 pm
Hi and welcome to the forum. The early taps have three exit feeds and have different gaskets. The one you require for the 1972 J model is
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161820624912
They have four holes not five.
You will find that a lot of parts suppliers miss out the J model. To be sure ask on here we have lots of previous experience
Thank you for your help and that is that part number I located for the 1972 model which sadly is showing no longer available !! not really sure what to do now as keep order ones I think will fit only to find they don't when hey arrive.
I would even buy a whole new fuel tap if anyone makes these ?
Great to know there is a forum like this for help with these old classics
Re: Suzuki GT550 1972 fuel cock issue
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:26 pm
by rodent
barney01 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 4:15 pm
Hi and welcome to the forum. The early taps have three exit feeds and have different gaskets. The one you require for the 1972 J model is
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161820624912
They have four holes not five.
You will find that a lot of parts suppliers miss out the J model. To be sure ask on here we have lots of previous experience
Allegedly those are getting hard/expensive to come by