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    Petcock prime side sealing

    I removed my octy awhile ago. I used these "fuel safe" nipples to plug the prime side of the petcock. Looking at the nipples I can see that they are starting to crack. Anyone have a idea on how I can seal the prime side of the petcock permanently? What I was thinking was a brass screw and some solder?



    Thanks all.

    Ozz
    Four wheels move your body, two wheels move your soul.

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    I just filled mine with JB Weld from the nipple side & kinda just shoved it up there & its been about a yr with no leaks. The tank was empty when I did that. - Dan
    '81 XS1100 LH - Midnight Special - been lookin' a long time for this one.
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    • #3
      The original formula JBWeld will work really well for that, but make sure you let it cure for the FULL 24 hours before putting gas to it. DAMHIK.
      Cy

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      • #4
        Originally posted by cywelchjr View Post
        The original formula JBWeld will work really well for that, but make sure you let it cure for the FULL 24 hours before putting gas to it. DAMHIK.
        Probably more than 24 hours of curring for me. Tank and side covers are at the the painters. Last thing I need is gas all over my new paint. LOL
        Four wheels move your body, two wheels move your soul.

        ATGATT, It could save your life!

        1980 XS 1100SG
        Dyna 3 Ohm Hi Output Coils
        Pod Filters
        DynoJet Kit
        T.C.'s Fuse Block
        Slip Streamer Turbo Windshield
        Custom Tank and Side Cover Decals
        V-Max Auto CCT

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        • #5
          Originally posted by MrOzz View Post
          Probably more than 24 hours of curring for me. Tank and side covers are at the the painters. Last thing I need is gas all over my new paint. LOL
          As long as you do the 24, it will probably outlast the rest of the petcock.
          Cy

          1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
          Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
          Vetter Windjammer IV
          Vetter hard bags & Trunk
          OEM Luggage Rack
          Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
          Spade Fuse Box
          Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
          750 FD Mod
          TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
          XJ1100 Front Footpegs
          XJ1100 Shocks

          I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.

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          • #6
            I used a short piece of fuel line with a bolt stuck in the end. I sawed off the threaded part of the bolt and used the shank.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by MrOzz View Post
              - - - Anyone have a idea on how I can seal the prime side of the petcock permanently? What I was thinking was a brass screw and some solder?
              Hi Ozz,
              that'd work, but like you say, permanent. But what if you change your mind?
              My cheap fix to seal off the prime spigot was a short length of genuine heavy-duty fuel hose with a ball bearing shoved up it.
              Plus no risk of you screaming like a girl when the molten solder drops onto your wrist.
              Fred Hill, S'toon
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              • #8
                Originally posted by MrOzz View Post
                I removed my octy awhile ago. I used these "fuel safe" nipples to plug the prime side of the petcock. Looking at the nipples I can see that they are starting to crack. Anyone have a idea on how I can seal the prime side of the petcock permanently? What I was thinking was a brass screw and some solder?



                Thanks all.

                Ozz

                I've had the same caps on mine for a least 2 years.
                Make sure they are neoprene.
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                XS1100F

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