zodc
XS650 Enthusiast
I have a 1980 XS650 Special. I'm in the process of cleaning out the tank with Metal Rescue (concentrate). Used three bottles for 3 gallons. It's sitting in the tank now. I'll also take apart and clean the carbs (it was recently fully rebuilt) and add new fuel line plus inline fuel filter.
I haven't experienced any gas leaks in the vacuum petcock, but I have possibly a vacuum leak somewhere as it backfires and occasionally pops the vacuum hose off (no clamp). I figured I would keep the vacuum petcock as long as it keeps working. I know there are a lot of vacuum vs. manual threads. Even I have been on the fence...
Is there something I need to do for the current petcock while I clean the tank? Do I need to take it apart and clean it? Is there a recommended rebuild/cleaning kit for these?
I haven't experienced any gas leaks in the vacuum petcock, but I have possibly a vacuum leak somewhere as it backfires and occasionally pops the vacuum hose off (no clamp). I figured I would keep the vacuum petcock as long as it keeps working. I know there are a lot of vacuum vs. manual threads. Even I have been on the fence...
Is there something I need to do for the current petcock while I clean the tank? Do I need to take it apart and clean it? Is there a recommended rebuild/cleaning kit for these?