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I bought my Pingel back in 2008. Never once regretted it. Works like a charm every time.
Also it's nice having a petcock with the same outlet size as the inlet of the Mikuni carb (both are 5/16). It was a pain trying to stretch a stock size 1/4 hose over the 5/16 inlet nipple on the Mikuni.
Also it's nice having a petcock with the same outlet size as the inlet of the Mikuni carb (both are 5/16). It was a pain trying to stretch a stock size 1/4 hose over the 5/16 inlet nipple on the Mikuni.
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I bought my Pingel back in 2008. Never once regretted it. Works like a charm every time.
Also it's nice having a petcock with the same outlet size as the inlet of the Mikuni carb (both are 5/16). It was a pain trying to stretch a stock size 1/4 hose over the 5/16 inlet nipple on the Mikuni.
Also it's nice having a petcock with the same outlet size as the inlet of the Mikuni carb (both are 5/16). It was a pain trying to stretch a stock size 1/4 hose over the 5/16 inlet nipple on the Mikuni.
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You're absolutely sure about that? I know my '94 Softail used 1/4 hose for the stock petcock to carb and crossover line. I'm now using 5/16 hose for the fuel line and both sides match up perfectly. Remember, you measure the shank diameter of the nipple, not the "barb" diameter.
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You're absolutely sure about that? I know my '94 Softail used 1/4 hose for the stock petcock to carb and crossover line. I'm now using 5/16 hose for the fuel line and both sides match up perfectly. Remember, you measure the shank diameter of the nipple, not the "barb" diameter.
However, when my new sifton comes in Friday, I will mic it to see what the 3/8" nipple actually mics out to...
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Got the new petcock and it mics. .36" shank and .43" barb and the 3/8" hose fits tight just like the carb end. All installed, added gas,seems okay, valve clicks into each position, that I do like, snow coming tomorrow...... I'll try the new blower out....
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