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Petrol Tap Details Required

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Grennie

07-26-2005 22:47:08




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Having assembled the B I happily put some petrol in the tank only to find that the tap leaks. I have removed the tap and stripped it down and at some time it must have had a seal in it but where ? Does anyone have a detailed drawing of the tap ? The type has a 'T' bar which screws in to the tap casing. (just in case there are other types). I have a photo of the tap on my website if that helps. Link

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Butch(OH)

07-27-2005 04:56:46




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 Re: Petrol Tap Details Required in reply to Grennie, 07-26-2005 22:47:08  
I looked over on your site and that type of valve (tap) should have what we call packing here in the states. Packing would be a graphited string that was wrapped around the stem and then the gland nut was tightend up just enough to stop the leak. The handle will turn somewhat stiff when the gland is tight. I dont think a rubber o-ring would last long if you turn it often. Here we would find the packing in a hardware store or a place like McMaster-Carr.

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gene (Missouri)

07-27-2005 05:09:14




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 Re: Petrol Tap Details Required in reply to Butch(OH), 07-27-2005 04:56:46  
Butch is correct.

To give you an alternative. You can replace the needle shut off valve with a ball valve from the hardware store or plumbing supply.

Interested photos.

Gene.



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Grennie

07-27-2005 05:53:20




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 Re: Petrol Tap Details Required in reply to gene (Missouri), 07-27-2005 05:09:14  
I found a small O ring which fitted the shaft and it has stopped (albeit for the time being) dripping and no sign of seepage. It looks like I'm going to have to find some graphite string to fix the problem permantly. I may end up spending some big money (ha ha) and get a replacement (ball type) tap.. thanks



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gene (Missouri)

07-27-2005 08:50:23




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 Re: Petrol Tap Details Required in reply to Grennie, 07-27-2005 05:53:20  
The graphite string, packing, should be available at you local plumbing supply or hardware store.

Gene



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Grennie

07-27-2005 13:26:26




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 Re: Petrol Tap Details Required in reply to gene (Missouri), 07-27-2005 08:50:23  
Thanks Gene, I can't say I've ever seen the stuff but then again I've never needed it before.. I'll see what I can find.



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gene (Missouri)

07-27-2005 18:23:59




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 Re: Petrol Tap Details Required in reply to Grennie, 07-27-2005 13:26:26  
Packing may be called something else in England. Take the fitting to the hardware or plumbing supply store. Find the oldest employee in the store and explain what you want. Forget the kids working there.

Gene



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Grennie

07-27-2005 23:49:02




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 Re: Petrol Tap Details Required in reply to gene (Missouri), 07-27-2005 18:23:59  
I'd describe it as 'gland stuffing' but I get the idea. Thanks again Gene



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