How can the teardrops from the Sweet Potato Petcock outlet be stopped?
This is on a 24/25 coupe. I have to shut off the gas on the sediment bulb to stop the tearing. Or have I answered my own question. I have a new non OE petcock. Most of my rad and oil petcocks have teardrops but I am more concerned with the gas drops.
Thanks
I've never had any luck with them. Even tried the re-pop "modern style" and they seep, although a bit less.
I have had some luck seating them with toothpaste and then after cleaning that out using Fuel lube. Eventually it will start again especially after some use.
Rich
I used valve grind compound and purson(sp) blue No luck.I have a real nice one I can't seem to get to seal.
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I'd think the lapping compound should work. Might be something for the Timesaver stuff to do it a little faster. Make sure the spring is good also.
Many of those types of valves require a lubricating type of soap.
Good Luck
there is some stuff the small air craft guys use on the fuel valves that looks like vasolene but does not wash off with gas. expensive i know, i forget the name.
Here it is, aviation fuel valve lube and sealer:
http://www.modeltford.com/item/2902LUB.aspx
Gene, Clayton, and Mark
Thanks for your input and leads.
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