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Petcock safety wire, what glue to use?

Started by poker007, May 21, 2013, 05:41:32 PM

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poker007

Hi there again all
so i have my petcock siting on my desk all clean and ready to safety wired,(,85 fj1100), and my question is what type of glue do you guys recommend :mail1: .? shes all clean and ready to be fixed,,, (popcorn) thanks
Mark G
1980 GT80( dirt) gone 1979 IT250  ( have)
1975 MX400(dirt) gone
1979 RD400 gone
1980 KZ1000st/ shattered right arm/ (ouch) gone thank GOD!
1995 FZR600 ( missed @gone)
1985 FJ1100 (TEL DEATH; DO WE PART)

mr blackstock

G'day,

I used Loctite No. 3 non-hardening sealant, great stuff!  But most petrol resistant sealants should suffice.  Do not forget to replace the "O" very important.

Good luck, I have had no issues since doing my own petcock, but I also carry a fire extinguisher in the bike rack bag.

cheers, Gareth
Squeaky wheels always get the grease...

Yamaha FJ1100 1985

FJmonkey

Glue is not required, but your choice if you like, any epoxy will work wonders. But the safety wire when wound tight, will prevent the dreaded fire ball of FJ death.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

poker007

Thanks for the input,  i did use a very small amount of black silicone to help seal, probably not needed,, i did safety wire her up good :good2:like in the pictures on site;  i did a extra wrap,,i feel better already about that fitting staying put :good:thanks
MarkG
1980 GT80( dirt) gone 1979 IT250  ( have)
1975 MX400(dirt) gone
1979 RD400 gone
1980 KZ1000st/ shattered right arm/ (ouch) gone thank GOD!
1995 FZR600 ( missed @gone)
1985 FJ1100 (TEL DEATH; DO WE PART)