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FYI...was working on the bike and I got camera happy
that looks handy... I am guessing it doesnt leak when the pin is pulled?
Quote from: rom_selecta on May 24, 2010, 02:51:28 AM
that looks handy... I am guessing it doesnt leak when the pin is pulled?
the quick disconnect seals off the fuel flow and you don't need to unscrew the gas line to take the tank off. just press the button on the quick disconnect
I have just ordered those parts listed in the photo. This might be the easier answer to the early petcock replacement/cost issue.
I will post the price(s) after I get the parts tomorrow.
Randy - RPM
I did not even ask what these parts cost when I ordered them, and although they are pricey, they are going to be cheaper than a new or NOS O.E. valve. This petcock does have a reserve function built into it as well. The one major benefit is the mechanical function of the petcock eliminating the vacuum & electrical function failures that can happen with the O.E valve. Plus, this this is well built and I don't think the fitting will ever fall out which the O.E. is known for and has led to several fires.
I found an few O.E. petcocks on eBay priced at $199.99. This valve is going to sell for $126.17 and as I stated earlier I have one in stock. After looking at this valve, I am probably going to replace both of mine to eliminate the problem areas of the O.E. valve.
I also ordered the quick connect as seen in the photo, but it is not required, but it sure will make tank removal much easier; It sells for $19.00.
If you are interested, let me know.
Randy - RPM
If you go this route, better make sure your needles, seats and floats are in top condition. Or, you'll end up with a tank full of air one day. :-)
DavidR.
David,
This is true, but the reason I replace my o-rings annually. They are subjected to so much heat over the course of a year it is cheap insurance to minimize carbs overflow issues.
I might also see if I can make a place to access the lever without having to remove the bodywork to use the shut off function as well.
Randy - RPM
Quote from: racerrad8 on May 29, 2010, 01:58:11 PM
I might also see if I can make a place to access the lever without having to remove the bodywork to use the shut off function as well.
Randy - RPM
Randy,
That would be cool. It would be a major PITA to have to remove the sidecover and/or raise the tank to access the petcock everytime.
I have the quick disconnect for my '85, but haven't installed it as I see no way to make it fit with the stock petcock and line routing. I wonder it there's room to come horizontally out of the stock petcock and make a different loop without kinking?
DavidR.
Quote from: racerrad8 on May 29, 2010, 01:58:11 PM
I might also see if I can make a place to access the lever without having to remove the bodywork to use the shut off function as well.
Randy - RPM
Yes, that would be cool. Perhaps a longer lever on the petcock sticking thru a slot in the side cover? Hmmmm
How's the back coming along Randy?
what I did was remove the grommet on the front of the left side cover. I have Mikuni rs carbs so my choke needs to be engaged from there anyways.
I am able to turn on and off the valve easily.
I'm thinking of adding an electric NOS fuel solenoid made for a nitrous app.
This way... key on solenoid has power= fuel flow
David also got me thinking. I found a vacuum operated Pingel petcock, but the mounting might not work with the adapter plate. I will research that next week and post it here in regards to if it will work as well as the price & availability.
Randy - RPM
By installing a quick disconnect I would not go for the plastic one. They have the tendency to break. There are nice ones out of metal. The cost is around $60.00 depending on the store. But they are worth their money. Werner
Quote from: ccsct203 on May 29, 2010, 09:13:48 PM
I'm thinking of adding an electric NOS fuel solenoid made for a nitrous app.
This way... key on solenoid has power= fuel flow
Yes, great idea, a properly sized, in line electric solenoid added to the Pingel petcock would be a good solution:
http://www.altfuel.com/solenoids.htm (http://www.altfuel.com/solenoids.htm)
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Quote from: ccsct203 on May 29, 2010, 09:13:48 PM
I'm thinking of adding an electric NOS fuel solenoid made for a nitrous app.
This way... key on solenoid has power= fuel flow
Check into the current draw and do the math first. Don't think the fuel solenoids are too bad, I know the nitrous solenoids are a pretty stiff current draw though.
My other bike uses plastic quick dis-connects that occasionally cause problems.
While I have not had any problems to date, I have kept this information on one of the suppliers for possible future use.
The female QDs are 90deg elbow type. They probably also have straight barbed type for both ends.
Arnie
Fuel Quick Disconnects http://www.omega.com/pptst/ftlc.html (http://www.omega.com/pptst/ftlc.html) OR http://tinyurl.com/qcqspr (http://tinyurl.com/qcqspr)
I ended up in my search finally contacting CPC direct after going through their extensive catalog. They were very nice in helping me out over the phone and Email at the time. The Part #'s they provided me at the time were as follows:
white plastic OEM style
"LCD10004" 1/4 NPT Threaded Female
"LCD23006" 3/8 Barbed male
Chrome plated version was
"PLCD10004" 1/4 NPT Threaded Female
"PLCD23006" 3/8 Barbed Male
CPC refferred me to a local distributor, as they would not sell direct.
I have heard back about the vacuum & electric Pingle petcocks.
The "electro-flo" is designed to be used with high flow race engines and sports a 1/2" fuel outlet and is priced over $250.00 not including the tank adapter.
The vacuum operated valve would work, but they do not make an adapter for the Yamaha tank bolt pattern. It was explained to Pingle that the valve could be used in this application if they did indeed make an adapter to fit the tank. The valve itself is $185.00. The nice thing would be the ability to rebuild the valve if there was any sort of an issue and it is American made.
I planted a bug in my salesman's ear to follow up with Pingle about making a prototype mounting adapter to see if the valve will actually work on the FJ.
Another thing that was recommended by Pingle was this in line vacuum valve which is about $105.00; http://www.pingelonline.com/powerflo_9050.htm (http://www.pingelonline.com/powerflo_9050.htm)
So for now, I have one of the manual valves and tank adapter in stock and I will pester my saleman everytime I call him about the vacuum operated valve.
I also have in stock the quick connect fittings that Arnie spoke of in his last post as well.
Randy - RPM