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New Tank
Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2021 10:22 am
by Acton67
I'm currently in the process of painting a new tank. After the paint job when I reinstall the peacock do I need to do anything to seal it to the tank to prevent leaking or will it be enough to just torque down the screws properly? Anything else I should know in general about this project? Thanks
Re: New Tank
Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2021 1:37 pm
by WintrSol
First, the tank should be painted with a hardening two-part paint, or coated with that type clear coat, to prevent fuel spills damaging it.
Second, I would consider fuel-rated sealant; I believe yellow Teflon thread tape is fuel rated.
Re: New Tank
Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2021 10:14 pm
by Herb
The fuel cock assembly has an o-ring seal that is meant to seal it and is all it should need.
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https://www.suzukipartsnation.com/oempa ... /fuel-cock
I chose to look up my bike's year but they all should be the same.
Re: New Tank
Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2021 9:56 am
by WintrSol
Guess I was thinking of a different type petcock. Herb is right, just make sure the surface is clean, flat and smooth.
Re: New Tank
Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2021 10:52 am
by sgtcall
I just saw this and thought it may be a good idea.
https://youtu.be/qKx1PjNW4gY
John Deere Blitz Black Link
https://blitzblack.com/