Fuel Petcock Filter Came Off

[jbo197]

What do I used to epoxy it back on that is gas proof and will last?

[steves]

Um... I think you buy another petcock. I'm pretty sure those are press fit, and not designed to be removed.

[jbo197]

not press fitted,
plastic slides into aluminum petcock housing and has to be joined by something ....

[waffenampt]

Weather strip adhesive? aka monkey juice

[jbo197]

Weather strip adhesive? aka monkey juice

No ...
Don't think that will work ~

[waffenampt]

Were you saying the plastic screen filter is pressed in or adhesived in? I know some weather strip adhesives are gas proof. I used that on my air intake boots its like a yellow goop looking stuff

[jbo197]

Plastic screen filter is way too loose to have been pressed in, needs an interference fit for that.
It had to have been adhesived in.
With what?
I don't know, but it must live in gas forever ~

[waffenampt]

hmmm thats strange so can u see any of the old adhesive?

[jbo197]

no...
just white powder like residue surrounding the mating surface.

[Astro4x4]

I know just the stuff. http://www.biosafe-inc.com/sealall.htm
Repaired my torn petcock diaphragm with it two weeks ago, while I wait to get a replacement. So far so good.

[jbo197]

I know just the stuff. http://www.biosafe-inc.com/sealall.htm
Repaired my torn petcock diaphragm with it two weeks ago, while I wait to get a replacement. So far so good.

Thanks Astro4x4 ..... Will give it a try, nothing to lose except the filter floating around in the tank someday. Installed a high flow paper filter, so it won't be a big deal if that day comes.

[md86]

Um , I was PRETTY sure it just sat in the cavity . I've had a few petcocks off recently from a few different bikes , and they's all the same .....

[jbo197]

At Walmart I found,
Loctite Stik'n Seal.
Claims to be gas and oil resistant.

Will give an update once gas is introduced.

Thanks to everyone for their help ~