{"id":54216,"date":"2016-12-02T20:08:57","date_gmt":"2016-12-02T11:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=54216"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:46","slug":"bimota-db1-fuel-cock-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20161202\/everyday-events\/bimota-db1-fuel-cock-replacement","title":{"rendered":"BIMOTA DB1 Fuel Cock Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are no longer accepting bookings for the rest of this year. Please consider our schedule for next year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/DSC_2422.jpg\" alt=\"dsc_2422\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/DSC_2422.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/DSC_2422-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/DSC_2422-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nIt appears to have originally been a vacuum cock. It had been replaced with an aftermarket part, which was old and starting to leak.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/P1630980.jpg\" alt=\"p1630980\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630980.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630980-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630980-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nThe new one arrived. The knob action is pretty stiff though\u2014let me check it just to be sure.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/P1630981.jpg\" alt=\"p1630981\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630981.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630981-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630981-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nNo 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.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/P1630982.jpg\" alt=\"p1630982\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630982.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630982-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630982-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/P1630983.jpg\" alt=\"p1630983\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630983.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630983-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630983-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nFilled it with gas and let it sit, then checked after lunch. Looks good.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/P1630975.jpg\" alt=\"p1630975\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630975.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630975-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630975-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nThe tank pressure was tight, so I&#8217;ll temporarily check it with a check valve.<br \/>\nBrake nipple, bicycle pedal ball, O-ring, and cotter pin.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/P1630973.jpg\" alt=\"p1630973\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630973.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630973-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630973-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nInside it&#8217;s two-stage, so the ball lifts under pressure and vents.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/P1630974.jpg\" alt=\"p1630974\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630974.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630974-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630974-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nSince this is temporary, let&#8217;s test it using the keyway.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/P1630976.jpg\" alt=\"p1630976\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630976.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630976-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630976-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nI wanted to pull out the hose, but I realized it wouldn&#8217;t close<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/P1630978.jpg\" alt=\"p1630978\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630978.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630978-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630978-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nMachining<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/P1630979.jpg\" alt=\"p1630979\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630979.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630979-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630979-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nClear<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/P1630977.jpg\" alt=\"p1630977\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630977.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630977-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/12\/P1630977-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nThe size doesn&#8217;t match, but since this is temporary\u2026<br \/>\nPlease stuff some paper towel or something in the vent hole on top.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are no longer accepting bookings for the rest of this year. Please consider our schedule for next year. &nbsp; It appears to have originally been a vacuum cock. It had been replaced with an aftermarket part, which was old and starting to leak.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":54204,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[118],"class_list":["post-54216","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-bimota"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54216","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54216"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54216\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54204"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54216"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54216"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54216"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}