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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by bushwackerhd, Mar 22, 2011.

  1. bushwackerhd

    bushwackerhd New Member

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    Can a petcock that is operated by vacoum be taken apart and converted to manual operation only, or is my best bet just to purchase a new one.

    Tom
    bushwackerhd, Mar 22, 2011
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    much easier to get a new one. when ya start messin with the stock one it will leak.....got the t/shirt!!
    chucktx, Mar 22, 2011
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I like the gravity fed ones. A lot less that can go wrong. :D
    JohnnyBiker, Mar 22, 2011
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  5. bushwackerhd

    bushwackerhd New Member

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    Probably right , new is not always better but in this case it is the way to go.

    Thanks
    bushwackerhd, Mar 22, 2011
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Why convert, are you going to a manifold without a vac port?
    hotroadking, Mar 23, 2011
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  7. bushwackerhd

    bushwackerhd New Member

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    Looks like a vacoum leak, will not hold a vacuom
    bushwackerhd, Mar 23, 2011
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    when ya do change, plug the manifold............just a reminder....lol
    chucktx, Mar 23, 2011
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Just get a stock replacement, they work fine, if the petcock is fubar'd dump it and
    buy an aftermarket or HD style replacement...

    Safer than a gravity feed, that's why it's a vac feed

    Not saying don't go get a pingle, I have one on the heritage but
    it outflows the stock one... which I need
    hotroadking, Mar 24, 2011
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