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Petcock rebuild

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by dmlyster, Sep 19, 2012.

  1. dmlyster

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    '83 XJ750 Maxim obvioulsy has bad petcock. Fuel flows 'RES', 'ON', and 'PRI' position. Filters missing so use inline filter. I use shutoff valve downstream of inline filter. I would love to buy a new one but really need to do a rebuild ...... How difficult is this and what are problems to look out for in the process?
     
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    thanks a bunch. somehow missed it in postings. looks like a winter project.
     
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    Don't wait that long to fix it. It will only take an hour or two for the job.
     
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    I did mine about a month ago with one of Chacal's rebuild kits. Very simple and effective. Like Mlew said, it only took an hour or two tops.
     
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    I went and picked up a used on/off petcock and got rid of the vacuum.....straight gravity feed and no issues, and it was only $10.00
     
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