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Petcock stiff
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 3:09 pm
by ajs350
The petcock on my 80 seems to be getting stiffer and stiffer. Is there a way to lube the lever for smoother action?
Thanks
Ross
Re: Petcock stiff
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:49 pm
by Rick Pope
Ross,
If it lasts over 4 hours, see a doctor. Sorry, that was just too easy.
Seriously, you might try applying a bit of spray silicone to the edge of the bright ring around the lever/disc valve. This might work it's way into the surface between the flat wave spring and the lever itself. The back of the lever/disc vale is lubed by gasoline.
Re: Petcock stiff
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:54 pm
by daves79x
Aside from the obvious smart-a$$ 'why is that a problem' comments, yes you can spray the front with some penetrating oil and work the handle and that should smooth it a bit. If yours is original, however, I'd for sure rebuild it with a new rubber. Then you'll be able to clean all the parts properly and it will be good for a long time.
Dave
Re: Petcock stiff
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:01 pm
by ajs350
Thanks for the laughs and for the tips. I sprayed liquid wrench on the tap and it is now moving smoothly. How simple was that?
As always many thanks for the help.
Ross