dropped my fuel tank need part...

[zooki91]

I dropped my fuel tank on my 91 kat 600... the knob came off of the petcock and there is a white plastic piece inside that broke... where can i find just that one piece... or do i need to buy a new petcock? bah this sucks.

maybe i can glue it back together?

pics now lower down thread.

[Wolfe_UK]

Dealer might be able to get you that one part, but you should be prepared to have to buy a whole new fuel tap because I very much doubt you can get that one piece to order

[zooki91]

well hell, i might as well try glue

[zooki91]

before i buy a new petcock is there a rebuild kit with that piece on it?

[mammut89]

from previous looking at the petcock I think you have to get the whole assembly if you cant glue it together.


take a look :
http://fiche.ronayers.com/Index.cfm/..._L_M_N_P_R_S_T

[zooki91]

pics coming when i wake up...

[zooki91]

pics

The last pic is the broken part. just took some of the rest of it to show its condition... really dont want to have to buy a replacement. I'll glue it soon but was wondering what type of glue would be best for this peice. PVC glue?

[loudnlow7484]

Plastic parts that are in contact with fuel are tough to glue together. My best guess would be to use something like Permatex #84107 (a high strength epoxy), but even that I'm not sure would hold up to constant gasoline immersion. Hopefully somebody else will chime in that has found something that works.

[zooki91]

yeah well... i tried loctite plastic epoxy and it didn't hold up.... however i a able to turn the petcock now..... just have to be very careful.

[kevin2502000]

I had success with super glue gluing a broken float post before.

[1990gsx 600]

super glue an duct tape a rednecks arsenal.....if you cant fix it with either than you didnt try harad enough

[loudnlow7484]

Here is some info on choosing an adhesive....... as you can see, there isn't one in the chart that is excellent for plastics AND at resisting gasoline, but it looks like a 2-part acrylic would do fairly well, and standard old super glue (cyanoacrylate) would probably do the trick as well if you make sure your surface is prepped.

http://www.permabond.com/blog/2009/01/28/5-steps-to-choosing-the-best-adhesive-for-your-situation/

[zooki91]

thanks for the help guys i've got it...... kind of working now

[zooki91]

that epoxy didn't hold up... anyone know if any other petcocks would use the same white piece im looking for? Like maybe the 88-89 petcock or newer models?

[FunEMT]

here is a site you can check... it says lots of years are the same. you can also get the OEM part number for the petcock. The link will bring you right to the petcock and what years match.

Petcock only
http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/petcock

Fuel system link
http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/model...emblies/125625