Fuel Petcock Manual On Off Or Vacuum????
Hi,
Recently I had a failed manual petcock leak like crazy. So I am wondering what is suggested, go with the vacuum style or the manual on off. I have heard that the vacuum style can rob valuable vacuum and also fail to leak into the engine when off. Charles |
Are you sure u didn't cross thread the threads, also I use fuel tape on the threads works like a charm. Stay with a manual petcock, why not bring the fitting back to the hardware store for.an exchange?
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It is actually leaking out the turn switch. The manual one was already on the buggy when I got it.
However, I that most options for buggies call for a vacuum operated. So I am wondering if it is better performing with the vacuum or is it is better to go with the manual? |
I already told you the vacuum style is a nicer setup.
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Jmans
I am confused, I thought you said 'Stay with a manual petcock'? To clarify, are you saying vacuum is better and if so why? |
sorry if I'm confusing you then, a manual petcock is when you manually turn the handle to flow fuel or cut it off. The vacuum style relies on air vacuum and sometimes can be problematic. The last 3 buggies I owned I switched to a " manual petcock". There's one with a 90 degree nipple on the feed or if you want one that's a straight feed just depends on your setup and how your tank is mounted. I'm guessing you have stock fuel tank so I've used these before.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEEL-FUEL-V...lUqzbL&vxp=mtr |
and heres your straight line petcock, its nice that they have the 1/4 inch nipple. You can then slip a clear fuel line hose on 1/4 thick, and slap on a 1/4 fuel filter. Your carb doesn't have a 1/4 nipple for the fuel feed but u can slip a little piece of rubber on the nipple then slid the fuel line over it and tighten it down.
http://www.throttleaddiction.com/1-4...-black-handle/ |
Thank you for the info. I will go with manual on both buggies I own. I was just surprised how many were set up with vacuum and how most available are the vacuum.
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every buggy ive seen so far has had a vacuum style petcock. that's why I like the manual better.
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Yep. That is why I wondered if it was necessary for this type of engine gy6 being that most have it.
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