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Started by irishluck, April 17, 2011, 06:08:46 PM

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racerman_27410

#45
April 19, 2011, 08:42:05 PM
i just left mine unplugged.... doesnt hurt anything plus there is already a low fuel light for back up.



KOokaloo!

Pat Conlon

#46
April 19, 2011, 09:44:53 PM
Quote from: Kopfjaeger on April 19, 2011, 08:36:48 PM
... never had a problem with my original OEM 25 yr old petrol tap. :blum1:

Okey Dokey, how 'bout the fact that the '86/87's electric reserve petcock's MSRP is $275, and the '84/85 petcock's MSRP is $156
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

Kopfjaeger

#47
April 20, 2011, 08:55:50 AM
just stirrin pat... its ok... :good2:geez are they really that pricey? hope like hell mine doesnt poo its knickers anytime soon then!!

weymouth399

#48
April 20, 2011, 09:08:52 AM
Quote from: Kopfjaeger on April 20, 2011, 08:55:50 AM
just stirrin pat... its ok... :good2:geez are they really that pricey? hope like hell mine doesnt poo its knickers anytime soon then!!

Yes, Yes they are.
That's why if you own a 84-85 or a 86-87 and you see used petcocks for CHEAP money, YOU BUY THEM.
Put it on a shelf with all the other parts you hope you'll never need. :crazy:

Bob W
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carsick

#49
April 20, 2011, 09:42:25 AM
Quote from: weymouth399 on April 20, 2011, 09:08:52 AM
Put it on a shelf with all the other parts you hope you'll never need. :crazy:
Bob W
I didn't see the wall of petcocks when I was there, were they in a remote climate controlled facility for safekeeping?

irishluck

#50
April 20, 2011, 09:47:15 AM
Pat/Travis

My bike does have the reserve switch on it. so I'm guessing the 84/85 doesn't have a reserve but what if I'm wanting a reserve? or is that really not needed?

Pat Conlon

#51
April 20, 2011, 11:21:23 AM
Quote from: irishluck on April 20, 2011, 09:47:15 AM
Pat/Travis

..... so I'm guessing the 84/85 doesn't have a reserve but what if I'm wanting a reserve? or is that really not needed?

Correct, the '84/85 does not have the electric reserve.  In my opinion the troublesome electric reserve is not needed, it's just something else to go wrong.... The fuel warning light on the dash is sufficient, along with your trip odometer.

again, just my opinion.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

irishluck

#52
April 20, 2011, 03:53:45 PM
doesnt the reserve switch like just create "pressure" in the tank to use the rest of the fuel? just curious, its what ive heard

FJmonkey

#53
April 20, 2011, 06:07:52 PM
Quote from: irishluck on April 20, 2011, 03:53:45 PM
doesnt the reserve switch like just create "pressure" in the tank to use the rest of the fuel? just curious, its what ive heard
No, the F&%# thing shuts off your fuel till you flip the switch. Might happen during a real Kookaloo moment when you are getting around that slow long ass truck during the only passing spot for 20 miles. it is not just one more thing that can go wrong. It is one more thing that can wrong at a really bad time.
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

SlowOldGuy

#54
April 20, 2011, 06:39:55 PM
I just recently bought 84/85 petcocks from Boats.net and Zanotti's.  Can't find the receipts, but the one from Boats was more expensive at about $137 delivered.

DavidR.
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