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Old Aug 26, 2021 | 07:46 AM
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TIRES!!! Those need to be swapped out.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2021 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by uncle kebo
TIRES!!! Those need to be swapped out.

See post # 1 & # 6
 

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Old Aug 26, 2021 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Architect
Great score.

Petcock actually works well, still have mine on a 1997 I bought new. Big thing is you really never have to turn the petcock off, no vacuum, no fuel goes through it. But you could change it out for a Pingle, no harm no foul. Personally I would not bother.
Thanks, Architect. I had visions of the vacuum diaphragm failing and getting stranded somewhere. Will take your advice and leave it as-is. New ones are $45 at the local dealer, which surprised me.... I figured they'd be twice that. I disassembled mine, cleaned it, put a new gasket and screen in the top, and it works fine.
 
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