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ShapeShifter · 10-08-2008, 11:21 AM

Does anyone know where I can find an angled petcock that fits the outlet threads on a 1978 Z50 metal tank?

The stock petcock hits my air filter.

HondaZrider · 10-08-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ShapeShifter

Does anyone know where I can find an angled petcock that fits the outlet threads on a 1978 Z50 metal tank?

The stock petcock hits my air filter.

Probably easier to find a different manifold angle instead.

50minikid · 10-08-2008, 07:44 PM

or if you can weld just cut and weld the manifold

firepower354 · 10-08-2008, 07:51 PM

My wife's is when her batteries get used in the flashlight.

ShapeShifter · 10-08-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by firepower354

my wife's is when her batteries get used in the flashlight.

lol! :d

Z · 10-08-2008, 08:19 PM

Cop-out solution:

Run one of those fugly 12 way intake adapters.

Better -

Petcock you speak of - Honda Trail Bikes

Best (without fabricating your own) (and 2nd most expensive)

G-craft Intake with built in 360 swivel for a PC20 Keihin Carb. With this beauty, you can angle the carb in a direction that clears without issue without taking away from the looks of the bike.

The most expensive option is what I did. I bought a polished aluminum tank for the 1972-1978's that comes with a relocated petcock.

http://www.honda50.com/g2data/galler...serialNumber=1

ShapeShifter · 10-08-2008, 08:42 PM

If I could weld aluminium I would never had asked the question

I have to be careful with swivels, the throttle cable has to go between the tank and the frame, and I dont like the air filter sticking out sideways too much. I'm a picky son of a bitch when it comes to my projects.

Thanks Z, I had not looked at tbparts yet.

s_10onbagz · 11-17-2008, 02:25 PM

I just ordered a tb side exit petcock. I sure hope it has a reserve and it isn't just a tall filter. I needed this Piece to clear the starter on my C70 Passport Engine in a '72 Z50. Anyone running one yet?

ShapeShifter · 11-17-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by s_10onbagz

I just ordered a tb side exit petcock. I sure hope it has a reserve and it isn't just a tall filter. I needed this Piece to clear the starter on my C70 Passport Engine in a '72 Z50. Anyone running one yet?

I have one but Im not sure what you mean. It has a tall filter that feeds from all sides and heights.

cdoublejj · 11-17-2008, 03:19 PM

i made a 90 degree pet cock with a brass fitting i have less than a half inch clearance or close from petcock mounting threads to air filter. can post some pics if you want? btw i was even able to keep the stock fuel filter too.

s_10onbagz · 11-17-2008, 04:06 PM

lets see pix. where did you get the brass 90? lowes didnt have any metric adaptors.

vegatron75 · 11-17-2008, 04:37 PM

Here's my set-up. 75 z50, tb carb and mainfold. I cut the manifold at the base marked the position I wanted and had a friend weld it. Cable fits nicely between frame and tank.

cdoublejj · 11-17-2008, 05:04 PM

i got it from my dad's brass fitting collection he has a crap load in this old ceramic pan. i just dropped the stock fuel filter down on the pet cock mount [threads] like you would normally and screwed on the fitting.

10-08-2008, 07:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
50minikid 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 759	Re: Petcock Peeves or if you can weld just cut and weld the manifold

10-08-2008, 07:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
firepower354 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Flint MI Posts: 6,242	Re: Petcock Peeves My wife's is when her batteries get used in the flashlight.

10-08-2008, 08:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 7,257	Re: Petcock Peeves Cop-out solution: Run one of those fugly 12 way intake adapters. Better - Petcock you speak of - Honda Trail Bikes Best (without fabricating your own) (and 2nd most expensive) G-craft Intake with built in 360 swivel for a PC20 Keihin Carb. With this beauty, you can angle the carb in a direction that clears without issue without taking away from the looks of the bike. The most expensive option is what I did. I bought a polished aluminum tank for the 1972-1978's that comes with a relocated petcock. http://www.honda50.com/g2data/galler...serialNumber=1

10-08-2008, 08:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
ShapeShifter 1st Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 127	Re: Petcock Peeves If I could weld aluminium I would never had asked the question I have to be careful with swivels, the throttle cable has to go between the tank and the frame, and I dont like the air filter sticking out sideways too much. I'm a picky son of a bitch when it comes to my projects. Thanks Z, I had not looked at tbparts yet.

11-17-2008, 02:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
s_10onbagz 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Connecticut. Posts: 402	Re: Petcock Peeves I just ordered a tb side exit petcock. I sure hope it has a reserve and it isn't just a tall filter. I needed this Piece to clear the starter on my C70 Passport Engine in a '72 Z50. Anyone running one yet?

11-17-2008, 03:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
cdoublejj 1st Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st.joe MO Posts: 181	Re: Petcock Peeves i made a 90 degree pet cock with a brass fitting i have less than a half inch clearance or close from petcock mounting threads to air filter. can post some pics if you want? btw i was even able to keep the stock fuel filter too.

11-17-2008, 04:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
s_10onbagz 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Connecticut. Posts: 402	Re: Petcock Peeves lets see pix. where did you get the brass 90? lowes didnt have any metric adaptors.

11-17-2008, 05:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
cdoublejj 1st Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st.joe MO Posts: 181	Re: Petcock Peeves i got it from my dad's brass fitting collection he has a crap load in this old ceramic pan. i just dropped the stock fuel filter down on the pet cock mount [threads] like you would normally and screwed on the fitting.

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