modern fuel taps

jan nelder · Oct 15, 2023

what with some owner’s desire to drain down fuel tanks, has anyone found a modern fuel tap that is:
ethanol proof, and has quickly detachable outlet pipe to facilitate draining, and has a reserve option, and fits the standard Commando tank?

Fast Eddie · Oct 15, 2023

Like these yer mean ?

Fuel Petcock

Includes lock nut. I do not use a sealing washer with these. Just several layers of Teflon pipe tape Has a 90 degree built in spigot that will angle back to the carburetor. Great for Mikuni and Keihin set ups. Black anodized body Built in fuel filter (use a second filter in line for best...

coloradonortonworks.net

They are available elsewhere, and in a ‘straight’ variant. But there are lots of copies out there that may, or may not, be any good.

I bought mine from Matt over 10 years ago and they’re still fine.

The hose is a push fit, so as quickly detachable as you get.

Matchless · Oct 15, 2023

As Fast Eddie says these are very good. I've fitted them to a couple of bikes & they work really well. Also, if you would prefer them to have the 1/4" BSP thread on the outlet side, take a look on the Eurotrash Jambalaya website. He sells both types.

kommando · Oct 15, 2023

Manufacturer: Paoli

texasSlick · Oct 15, 2023

I like those sold by Pingel, but you will have to run a BSPP die over the 1/4" NPT to fit one to a Brit tank bung. You also need deep pockets. But you will not have fuel starvation.

Slick

no750 · Oct 15, 2023

Trials Bikes :: Carburation & Fuel :: Fuel Taps :: 1/4" BSP - BAP Type Fuel Tap with Spigot Outlet and Filter - MAIN - ON/OFF/RESERVE

1/4" BSP - BAP Type Fuel Tap with Spigot Outlet and Filter - MAIN - ON/OFF/RESERVE This tap has a 1+1/2" tube allowing reserve fuel to remain in tank. 1/4" BSP tap thread Includes a screw in plastic filter, locknut and copper washer. Viton seals - Ethanol

www.feked.com

like kommando said: paoli

daveforty · Oct 15, 2023

Another user of Paoli petrol taps. I bought a pair (main & reserve) from Tricor Andy online. The levers arent as elegant as the originals (being thick plastic) but they work perfectly.

PETROL TAP PAOLI MAIN - Tricor Andy

www.tricor-andy.com

batrider · Oct 17, 2023

I got a pair of the "custom billet" petcocks from the Bonneville shop (TBS-065). These are also available from various smaller Norton shops. They are pricey (and it keeps rising) but I have tried most everything else and these don't leak. I've had them two or three years.
I drain my tank and carb bowls every winter and these petcocks replace the originals without molesting threads or changing fittings. They come with standpipes like the original main taps, but they are removable (light press fit) to easily make a reserve petcock.
Russ

jan nelder · Oct 17, 2023

thanks for all replies, very useful!

modern fuel taps

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