Superlux fuel tap leak

px207
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Superlux fuel tap leak Jan 31, 2022 16:13:59 GMT

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Post by px207 on Jan 31, 2022 16:13:59 GMT

Afternoon all,

My James has a slight leak at the fuel tap, when pushed closed, I'm assuming the cork/material inside has deteriorated and therefore allowing fuel to leak. Is there a repair kit/fix or should I be looking at changing the fuel tap?

Thanks

davwat Senior Member Posts: 2,344	Superlux fuel tap leak Jan 31, 2022 16:28:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by davwat on Jan 31, 2022 16:28:31 GMT If it's been left dry the cork will shrink and leak, sometimes they will expand again and be OK when emersed again. Worst case scenario is 2 new corks from Danny at £0.50p each www.mopedland.co.uk/chain/chcork44.jpg

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Superlux fuel tap leak Jan 31, 2022 17:00:36 GMT

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Post by px207 on Jan 31, 2022 17:00:36 GMT

Jan 31, 2022 16:28:31 GMT davwat said:

If it's been left dry the cork will shrink and leak, sometimes they will expand again and be OK when emersed again.

Worst case scenario is 2 new corks from Danny at £0.50p each www.mopedland.co.uk/chain/chcork44.jpg

Davwat,

Thanks for the link! Thought I'd drain the tank and remove offending petcock to see if a soaking would help revive it. Turns out its not cork but what looks likea piece of leather 🤔. Still going to soak it but wondered if this was standard on a 50s James Superlux!

Superlux fuel tap leak

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