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Threading the petcock outlet angle?

Started by WhiteBeard, October 10, 2011, 06:11:15 AM

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WhiteBeard

October 10, 2011, 06:11:15 AM
Reading this important post http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=3265.0.
Wouldn't it be possible to thread both pieces so that the outlet angle screws into the petcock, instead of just being pressed in there?

Just an idea I was thinking of putting to work.

fj11.5

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October 10, 2011, 06:28:01 AM
That could just work ,may be a bit fiddly , , I used j b weld with great success ,
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

Flyover Country Joe

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October 10, 2011, 08:24:38 AM
WhiteBeard,
Your not going to be able to thread those parts to get a threaded connection unless you are able to add material to one or the other. Probably the only one you could do that with is the outlet elbow, then you have to find someone willing to thread it, then have a matching tap to thread the petcock body. Hate to throw cold water on anybodies idea, but the baling wire (or better yet stainless steel tie wire) really is the way to go.

RichBaker

#3
October 11, 2011, 01:33:32 AM
Actually, a pretty good idea..... but, you would need to source a piece of tubing with a large enough OD to fit the threaded petcock.  Just cutting threads on the existing tubing, it would be too small to fit the petcock....
Rich Baker - NRA Life, AZCDL, Trail Riders of S. AZ. , AMA Life, BRC, HEAT Dirt Riders, SAMA....
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WhiteBeard

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October 11, 2011, 04:28:57 AM
I will try it, maybe post a pic when I'm done!
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