question about fuel petcocks

[Craig Barnhart]

It's a red fiber washer on my R100. I assume it's the same on yours.

Torque is "snug" not too tight.

On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 7:48 AM John Chevalaz via PAAirheads <
paairheads at casano.com> wrote:

> I have a question concerning the fuel petcocks on my 1995 R100RT.
> I want to swap them from each side to the other so they face rearward and
> not forward.
> Question is does anyone know what the torque is when tightening the collar
> nut or what ever its called that holds the petcocks in place ?
> I looked at a parts fiche from Max's and did not see a crush washer so i
> am guessing the filter screen and its associated base ring must me the
> crush washer or whatever forms a seal to keep the gas from dripping out.
> Any thoughts on that.
> Thanks in advance for your advice.
>
> John Chevalaz
>
>
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