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Title: What petcock is this?
Post by: bugboy on January 09, 2012, 03:01:28 PM
This is the petcock off of my '87 FJ.  I'm not sure if this is the "electronic reserve" type petcock or if the PO put on an earlier one.


(http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i344/bugboy449/CIMG0044.jpg)

If someone could let me know I'd appreciate it.  I bought the Kawasaki O-ring, but when I got it off the bike a see that it is selectable, it makes me think that maybe the PO had already changed it to a different one.

Thanks,
Kurt
Title: Re: What petcock is this?
Post by: Travis398 on January 09, 2012, 03:04:58 PM
Looks like the petcock from the later (fuel pump models) FJ's
Title: Re: What petcock is this?
Post by: bugboy on January 09, 2012, 03:16:35 PM
Since it has been working on my bike, I guess I'll just leave it alone. 

I had experienced some fuel leakage, but I think that was due to a stuck float. 

I guess I'll just leave it alone and keep my ears open for a board member with an '86 or '87 that needs an O-ring.

Thanks for your help.
Title: Re: What petcock is this?
Post by: weymouth399 on January 09, 2012, 03:34:18 PM
Travis is right (that was hard to say) 89 or later.  :rofl:

Bob W
Title: Re: What petcock is this?
Post by: bugboy on January 09, 2012, 04:15:39 PM
I guess it is possible to put an '89 or newer petcock on an older tank. 

Should I post pics of how he has this rigged up?  Or is it something that you guys don't recommend be attempted?
Title: Re: What petcock is this?
Post by: Travis398 on January 09, 2012, 04:22:07 PM
Did someone change the tank?
Title: Re: What petcock is this?
Post by: bugboy on January 09, 2012, 04:56:27 PM
I don't know as I have nothing to compare it to.

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/2/2078_09_01_12_4_46_42_3.jpeg)

and

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/2/2078_09_01_12_4_46_42_2.jpeg)

I'm beginning to think this might be more of a "Franken-bike" than I had hoped.

Kurt
Title: Re: What petcock is this?
Post by: grannyknot on January 09, 2012, 05:42:28 PM
Kurt, the bottom of your gas tank is identical to my 84/fj1100, and your petcock is definitely not from 84-85.
Title: Re: What petcock is this?
Post by: RichBaker on January 10, 2012, 05:10:30 AM
That is a late-model, fuel pump equipped FJ, the bolt pattern is different so you probably have a late-model tank, as well....
Title: Re: What petcock is this?
Post by: bugboy on January 10, 2012, 09:32:37 AM
I guess the name I gave the bike, "Orange Abomination", is appropriate. It's certainly better that what it was called before.  There was a sticker of a hula girl and "HAWAIIAN PUNCH" on the rear cowl.

Now I feel better about my plan to slap a satin black Rustoleum paint job on it.
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