Petrol Tap - Changing the Cork

[beezalex]

i fitted this kit in both my taps on my A10 about 2 months ago -  and while it isn't buttery smooth sliding action to pull them out they are well made units and i suspect will last quite a long time - only draw back is a bit pricey....

Try lubricating the O-rings with bar soap.  They should go much smoother.

[maxwelton]

Just put my new taps in, with the large-to-small adapters that were necessary for the replacement taps. Smooth action and so far no leaks. Now to see if I can find a welding supply joint here on the island so I can get some crimp fittings to make up new fuel hoses...

[NickSR]

Hi Everyone

Sorry for not replying sooner IT problems, many thanks for all the advice its been a great help.

Regards
Nick
Notts
England

[bsa-bill]

Had to replace the corks last week the tank having sat empty  for some the corks had dried out, the spares I had soaking were the originals out of the bike and had not got better so sent for some new corks which arrived today, pulled the tank into the middle of my bench to change the plungers (spare one now equipped with the new cork) ha only to find the ones in there had now swelled and worked fine, so there you go got spare corks at least.

Now then anyone know what size and thread the little set screws are that hold the plunger in or if available anywhere, the ones I have are odd, I think one might be original but the other is definitely not.

Just tidying things up a bit while I'm onit

[trevinoz]

From memory, Bill, those screws are 5BA but you could get away with 1/8"BSW.

[morris]

Just had a look on mine. They're definitely 4 ba.

[bsa-bill]

Thanks lads, I'll get me some

[trevinoz]

Disregard the my previous post, Bill, Morris is correct.
I made some many years ago. They have a flat head and a reduced diameter to fit the plunger.

[bsa-bill]

no problem Trevor I ordered a few of each as little screws are always handy in the shed, plus when I buy them I know what they are and label the partition in the box, otherwise they all become "Misc"