Looking for Fuel Valve

It leaks. First, just from the line that leads to the carburator. When not
in use, I used a clamp to stop the flow. Last week a mechanic said they
were easy enough to disassemble and clean and that the cleaning may stop the
leak. I removed, disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled the fuel tap. Now
it leaks from the black rubber circular "gasket". The one with the four
holes in it.

I am in the US, but thanks for the info. I'll check out the web site.

-=K=-





"fred" wrote in message



  > > I'm looking for a fuel valve, or a reapir kit for a 1976 Honda XL250.
The
  > > On/Off/Reserve control valve. (Fuel valve may not be the correct term)
 >
 > That'll be the fuel tap then.
 > If you're in the UK, try <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk" target="_blank">www.davidsilverspares.co.uk</a> . They are THE
 > stockists for Honda bits new and old.
 >
 > What's up with yours? I may be able to offer some help/solution depending
on
 > the nature of the problem.
 >
 > Fred
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Kryptic wrote:
 > It leaks. First, just from the line that leads to the carburator. When not
 > in use, I used a clamp to stop the flow. Last week a mechanic said they
 > were easy enough to disassemble and clean and that the cleaning may stop the
 > leak. I removed, disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled the fuel tap. Now
 > it leaks from the black rubber circular "gasket". The one with the four
 > holes in it.
 >
 > I am in the US, but thanks for the info. I'll check out the web site.
 >
 > -=K=-
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >


 >


  >>
   >>>I'm looking for a fuel valve, or a reapir kit for a 1976 Honda XL250.
  >>
 > The
 >
   >>>On/Off/Reserve control valve. (Fuel valve may not be the correct term)
  >>
  >>That'll be the fuel tap then.
  >>If you're in the UK, try <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk" target="_blank">www.davidsilverspares.co.uk</a> . They are THE
  >>stockists for Honda bits new and old.
  >>
  >>What's up with yours? I may be able to offer some help/solution depending
 >
 > on
 >
  >>the nature of the problem.
  >>
  >>Fred
  >>--
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  >>www.davidjohnsenior.freeserve.co.uk
  >>BuellS1WL CB750F2SS XT500 XL250
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  >>
 >
 >
 >

Replace the "gasket" with the 4 holes in it.
I've tried to make 'em out of cork. Didn't last.
If you can find gas-resistant rubber, you can
make one easily with a leather punch.
Or just take that wheelbarrow of money down to the
honda dealer and fork over 10 bucks for one.
I finally gave up and did just that.

Last thing you need is gas dripping on your garage
floor next to the furnace.
mike

Oh, clean the rust out of your tank so it doesn't mess
up your new valve.

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"Kryptic" wrote in message

 > It leaks. First, just from the line that leads to the carburator. When
not
 > in use, I used a clamp to stop the flow. Last week a mechanic said they
 > were easy enough to disassemble and clean and that the cleaning may stop
the
 > leak. I removed, disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled the fuel tap.
Now
 > it leaks from the black rubber circular "gasket". The one with the four
 > holes in it.

I had exactly the same problem with the fuel tap for my XT500, which is
virtually the same as the XL250. You can either replace the rubber gasket or
do as I did and "help" the rubber gasket by adding a smidging of silicone
sealant or instant gasket, taking care not to block up the relevant holes.
Worked a treat for me and has been fine for about 6 months now.

have fun

fred
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Thanks Fred,

I'll give it a shot and let you know how it turns out.


"fred" wrote in message



  > > It leaks. First, just from the line that leads to the carburator. When
 > not
  > > in use, I used a clamp to stop the flow. Last week a mechanic said they
  > > were easy enough to disassemble and clean and that the cleaning may stop
 > the
  > > leak. I removed, disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled the fuel tap.
 > Now
  > > it leaks from the black rubber circular "gasket". The one with the four
  > > holes in it.
 >
 > I had exactly the same problem with the fuel tap for my XT500, which is
 > virtually the same as the XL250. You can either replace the rubber gasket
or
 > do as I did and "help" the rubber gasket by adding a smidging of silicone
 > sealant or instant gasket, taking care not to block up the relevant holes.
 > Worked a treat for me and has been fine for about 6 months now.
 >
 > have fun
 >
 > fred
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Kryptic wrote:

  >> I had exactly the same problem with the fuel tap for my XT500, which
  >> is virtually the same as the XL250. You can either replace the
  >> rubber gasket or do as I did and "help" the rubber gasket by adding
  >> a smidging of silicone sealant or instant gasket, taking care not to
  >> block up the relevant holes. Worked a treat for me and has been fine
  >> for about 6 months now.
  >>
  >> have fun
  >>
  >> fred
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A word of caution, silicone sealant does not react well with gas and will
eventually turn to a jelly which could clog up your carb.
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Thanks to everyone for the help and pointers. The bike is up and running
again.

-=K=-

"Kryptic" wrote in message

 > It leaks. First, just from the line that leads to the carburator. When
not
 > in use, I used a clamp to stop the flow. Last week a mechanic said they
 > were easy enough to disassemble and clean and that the cleaning may stop
the
 > leak. I removed, disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled the fuel tap.
Now
 > it leaks from the black rubber circular "gasket". The one with the four
 > holes in it.
 >
 > I am in the US, but thanks for the info. I'll check out the web site.
 >
 > -=K=-
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >




   > > > I'm looking for a fuel valve, or a reapir kit for a 1976 Honda XL250.
 > The
   > > > On/Off/Reserve control valve. (Fuel valve may not be the correct
term)
  > >
  > > That'll be the fuel tap then.
  > > If you're in the UK, try <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk" target="_blank">www.davidsilverspares.co.uk</a> . They are THE
  > > stockists for Honda bits new and old.
  > >
  > > What's up with yours? I may be able to offer some help/solution
depending
 > on
  > > the nature of the problem.
  > >
  > > Fred
  > > --
<font color=green>  > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.davidjohnsenior.com</font" target="_blank">www.davidjohnsenior.com</font</a>>
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  > >
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