question about fuel petcocks

[Christopher Sutton]

A quick search revealed this..

https://www.euromotoelectrics.com/product-p/ff-112.htm



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> On Jun 20, 2021, at 1:32 PM, John Chevalaz <kb2loz at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> one and thank you for the quick replies.
> i loke bobdalf's torque settings
> tighten till the tank starts to crumple.
> al Chris's gudintight.
> than\t must be german.
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> Yes I was thinking that the screen is the crush washer since there is NO washer on the Max's fiche.
> More concerning is that the screen is not sold seperately which stinks.
> I'll review again since i don't want to buy a 45$ each petcock for just a screen.
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> lastly chris mentions the threading on the [petcock nut is counter to the "righty tighty, loosey lefty rule.
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> John C
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> On Sunday, June 20, 2021, 12:44:18 PM EDT, Ducdude <ducdude at verizon.net> wrote:
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> Thank you Sutty
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> Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
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> On Sunday, June 20, 2021, 11:24, Christopher Sutton <csutty400 at gmail.com> wrote:
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>>> 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.
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> You are correct. A new type screen with the built in aluminum crush washer will be your seal. The old washers were a red fiber washer. The newer screen setup will keep more tank debris out of the fuel system. 
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> Ps. Happy father day everyone!!
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