How much is a petcock?
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How does a peacock valve work?
It uses engine vacuum createdwhen the engine is running to pull back a small piston that allows the fuel to flow. When the engine shuts off, the vacuum is removed and the fuel shuts off. ON is the position for normal operation and the position you return to after refueling the bike.
What is a fuel peacock?
A petcock, or sometimes referred to as a fuel tap or fuel valve, is a 2 or 3 way valve on the bottom of your fuel tank. It works by directing fuel from your tank to the carburetors or fuel injectors.
Do I need a fuel petcock?
The petcocks purpose is to prevent fuel flow from the fuel tank to the motorcycles carburetors. They have this in part because motorcycles spend a large chunk of their lives parked on a sidestand. And the petcocks prevent the fuel from overloading the float seals on the “downhill” side of the bike.
What kind of petcock is on a motorcycle gas tank?
The 22mm motorcycle petcock bung is also found on a variety of custom gas tanks such as the Narrow Frisco Sporty Gas Tank and the Blackbird Legacy Gas Tank for 1983-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters®.
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What kind of petcock do you need for a Harley Davidson?
Whether you’re replacing a failing one or building the bike of your dreams, J&P Cycles has you covered with a full selection of petcocks. As you choose one for your Harley, you’ll want to pay attention to the size of your tank bung as they can fit several different NPT (national pipe thread) sizes.
What does NPT stand for in gas tank?
Many custom and aftermarket gas tanks such as the Narrow Alien Gas Tank and Super Narrow Frisco Mount Sportster® Gas Tank also use a 1/4 inch NPT or 3/8 NPT petcock. NPT stands for National Pipe Thread, and it is a tapered thread that seals as you tighten the motorcycle gas tank petcock into the threaded fitting on your gas tank.