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Fuel shutoff valve for 1928 101

  • 23 Apr 2019 11:14 AM
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    Message # 7299805
    Anonymous

    I have a leaky fuel shutoff valve.  Since most of the bike is original, I'd like to keep it this way rather than adding a separate shutoff below the valve.

    Is there any way to fix the existing shutoff, or is there a source to get a new one?



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  • 24 Apr 2019 7:13 AM
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    Reply # 7301346 on 7299805
    Tim Raindle (Administrator)

    Your valve does not look original to me , Jason. You may be able to take it apart and fettle it.Probably has a small cork washer, but parts may be worn.

    Conrad Lytel makes good original repops, if you can't contact him Randy may have them in stock.
  • 24 Apr 2019 10:35 AM
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    Reply # 7301750 on 7299805
    Anonymous

    I was just about to update my post to say that this may not be an original.  Others said it's probably BSA.  I will try to track down the contact you mentioned.  Thanks.
  • 25 Apr 2019 3:39 AM
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    Ken Lee

    Hello Jason , yes , tis an English bike tap , it comes apart and the cork washer (more of a cork tube) can be replaced easily by unscrewing it and sliding new one on . Should be able to get one from ebay probably , can over the pond anyway - see here

    -https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SET-4-PETROL-TAP-CORKS-Genuine-Cork-Ewarts-ClassicBike-Triumph-dowty-Washers/223054012178?hash=item33ef0e1f12:g:1QcAAOSwHNtcd9ji

    Or get replacement from Conrad , good luck , Ken
  • 10 May 2019 11:46 AM
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    Mike Byrne

    Hi Ken, sure I have seen them on UK  lawn mowers .

    Possibly original type (repro) from Reno Indian in CZ.
  • 11 May 2019 3:42 AM
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    Reply # 7335087 on 7299805
    Tim Raindle (Administrator)

    Conrad Lytel makes an exact repro. Reno make a copy, which has a flat washer seal, which is fine if you make your own lines. A later petcock from Greers is also a good option, same thread fittings as original, slightly different tap. Both Greers and Reno will be much cheaper than Conrads exact original.
  • 12 May 2019 3:33 AM
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    Reply # 7336211 on 7299805
    Tim Raindle (Administrator)

    I think Walkers also sell correct fuel taps, sourced from Conrad.
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