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Stiff fuel tap

Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 6:28 pm
Author: PAULJAC47
Any advice on stiff fuel tap? is nos and works fine but i reckon this crappy fuel plus hot weather is causing stiff operation,any lubes out there that work?Ta Paul J

Re: Stiff fuel tap

Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 6:44 pm
Author: wilsonsjw11
I always use red rubber grease on my black taps for my Z1
Regards
Steve

Re: Stiff fuel tap

Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 8:00 pm
Author: PAULJAC47
Was considering that Steve,is it petrol resistant?

Re: Stiff fuel tap

Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2018 6:06 pm
Author: wilsonsjw11
Paul,
I clean and reapply each year and the tap remains free and doesn't leak.
Regards
Steve

Re: Stiff fuel tap

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2018 9:28 am
Author: Charlie
I use the same method. The Zed taps were always stiff. (ooerr missus)

Mine has been effective for about 4 years now, so it would seem it IS petrol and ethanol resistant :D

Re: Stiff fuel tap

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2018 10:29 am
Author: damien.wrl
Mine was stiff, probably due to lack of use, tank would sometimes move when I used it, tried some wd40 on it and it has loosened up a tad ... still stiff but even Mrs H can use it .... more oooo er ?.

Re: Stiff fuel tap

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2018 6:07 pm
Author: PAULJAC47
The red rubber grease has worked a treat...