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how do i check if a petcock is good
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:28 pm
by bigluelok
How do I go about checking if the petcock is still good?
Re: how do i check if a petcock is good
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:44 pm
by swimmingfree
with the motor not running just unplug the hose from the carb if gas come out then its notgood...
swimmingfree
Re: how do i check if a petcock is good
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:44 pm
by motormike
Determine which hose is VACUUM (runs from intake manifold to petcock.)
Remove FUEL hose from carburetor and place end into a jar or can to catch the gas.
If fuel runs freely from this hose, the petcock has failed.
If fuel does NOT run out, but starts running when you suck on the VACUUM hose, petcock is good.
Be cautious about putting any hose in your mouth unless you are SURE you have it correct.
Re: how do i check if a petcock is good
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 1:58 pm
by breaze
motormike wrote:Be cautious about putting any hose in your mouth unless you are SURE you have it correct.
Good advice in many situations
Re: how do i check if a petcock is good
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 2:18 pm
by motormike
You've been saving up for a long time...answer the question on the Gyro thread.
Re: how do i check if a petcock is good
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 3:15 pm
by breaze
motormike wrote:You've been saving up for a long time...answer the question on the Gyro thread.
Done - almost forgot about that one. Sometimes life gets in the way...