Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: Petcock rebuild?

Author: joe jump

Date: Jan 21, 2005, 6:14 AM

Post ID: 1718248255



Would anyone know what the thread diameter & pitch is for the spigot
that the petcock threads into? I think I read here a while back that it
is 10mm x 1mm - sound right? I have to do a repair to the paint on my
tank - it bubbled up around ther filler neck. While I was at it, I
wanted to purchase a tap & chase out the threads in my tank - one side
was buggered up & damaged a petcock, and dollars to a donut, it's going
to bite me in the ass when I start to mess with it. Any help
appreciated!

Joe in St Louis
850T Powered Ambo
"Junkyard"

Bruce Giller wrote:
 
The ones I made for my Eldo have been leak/weep-free for over 3 years.
They
are made from a sheet Viton. I use hole punches (got metric ones now)
and an
old gasket as a template. They go for $.50 each since the Viton is
pretty
expensive stuff. I've found two versions of Ambo/Eldo petcocks, Orlandi
('sugar cube' style) and 'other'. Tell me which one you have, and I can
make them up.

And yes, I'm making millions!!!

Bruce

'72 Eldo

-----Original Message-----
From: tom short [mailto:TSh-@phx.devry.edu]
Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 8:50 AM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: RE: Petcock rebuild?


Be advised....

There are two versoins of the Guzzi petcock.. The V700 are different
than Ambo/Eldo ones.. as I understand.

I got some rubber ones from a lister. Haven't put them in yet....


John Chicoine wrote:
 
Hi Alan:

I've got a shop making me a bunch of teflon ones. They won't break down
like the rubber ones and are self lubricating. You won't have to strong

arm
the petcock open.

I should have them in a week. The price will be $4.00 including
postage.

John

67 V7 & offspring

The Arizona Kid
LFL 009



Joe in St Louis
850T-Powered Ambo

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