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Fuel Tank Vacuum

Discussion in 'Mechanics Garage' started by Grae1965, Aug 18, 2020.

  1. Grae1965

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    Hi,think i may have upset vacuum.when i part stripped petcock. Fuel trickles out and doesnt make carbs. Looked at how to make free flowing looks straight forward. Can i blank vacuum pipe off by tank? Also the hose from petcock to t-piece if i fill with fuel wont reach carbs ,also been told this is 7mm but its a lot bigger more like size of thumb nail,that's outer diameter. Please help if anyone able to
     


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    You'd better tell us what model of bike you are asking about; time for some introductions methinks.
     


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    86 vf500 interceptor
     


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    dija check the sediment bowl and screen under the petcock for debris ? it might help to drain and flush the tank and check for rust.
     


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