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RE: [TR] loose handled petcock valve?

To: "Triumph TR3A" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: [TR] loose handled petcock valve?
From: "Francis P. Gowash" <fpgowash@cox.net>
Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 20:00:09 -0400
> The problem is the 1" spigot handle
> opens very easily and if I need to adjust my carbs from underneath, it's
> inevitable that i'll accidentily brush against this valve and open it.  It
> is in the closed position (on my car) when the 1" handle is pointing
> straight towards the right side of the car.  Can I wrap it shut
> with a piece
> if wire or something?

Mine was too easy to turn also so I got a nice new shiny one. It leaked. Had
it replaced for free. That one leaked also. Enough of that. A simple plug
solved the problem!

Fran
58 TR3A

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