1981 Auto fuel petcock

[Bruce Witherspoon]

Has anyone found a source for a rebuild kit for the vacuum controlled fuel petcock?
It has fallen victim to fuel with the addition of good old ethanol and leaks profusely as soon as I open the tank mounted petcock.
Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Bruce

[NobleHops]

Keeeeel eeeeeeet. They are so much easier to start after a layoff without it. New fuel line and a brass tee and the deed is quickly done.

N.

[Larry Zimmer]

Yep --- get rid of the valve. Just remember to turn it off ALWAYS whenever you stop. You won't forget to turn it on! (Not for long!)

[CBX-tras]

Like this. I use a Ford style inline filter from the '70's. 5/16" hose inlet, 1/8npt out:

[Bruce Witherspoon]

It looks like the only alternative is to remove the valve. Turning off the petcock is no big deal. I had a 79 back in the day and that was what we did then.
Thanks guys! I will still probably take the valve apart to see if there is a work around.