BIMOTA DB1 Fuel Cock Replacement

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It appears to have originally been a vacuum cock. It had been replaced with an aftermarket part, which was old and starting to leak.

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The new one arrived. The knob action is pretty stiff though—let me check it just to be sure.

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No O-ring on the outer edge. The structure relies on a spring washer and a lotus-root gasket. Soft material means weak tension, which might cause seeping.

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Filled it with gas and let it sit, then checked after lunch. Looks good.

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The tank pressure was tight, so I’ll temporarily check it with a check valve.
Brake nipple, bicycle pedal ball, O-ring, and cotter pin.

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Inside it’s two-stage, so the ball lifts under pressure and vents.

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Since this is temporary, let’s test it using the keyway.

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I wanted to pull out the hose, but I realized it wouldn’t close

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Machining

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Clear

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The size doesn’t match, but since this is temporary…
Please stuff some paper towel or something in the vent hole on top.

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