question about fuel petcocks

[Craig Barnhart]

The red fiber washer is below the petcock not above fyi.

On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 8:10 AM Craig Barnhart <barney12231963 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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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