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Petcock bolt gaskets

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I just purchased an OEM petcock but it didnt ship with the fiber gaskets for the bolts that secure the petcock to the tank. I was considering just picking up some orings that would fit on each bolt and some teflon tape on the bolt threads, but as tight as I would think this needs to be I am afraid of possibly crushing/cutting those orings and having a failure. I still have the old fiber washers on the old petcock but I seriously doubt I will be able to separate those without destroying them. I found the part numbers online but I am looking for a faster/easier solution. Any suggestions?
 
Try a local hardware store - ask for a rubber bonded to steel washer. I think that I used a 3/16 inch size for the 6mm bolt
.".a type of washer used to provide a seal around a screw or bolt. Originally made by DowtyGroup, they are also known as Dowty seals or Dowty washers."
 
Before I replaced my Petcock with a Pingel I used the readily available Rubber binding washers and they worked fine. If you would like me to send you a few just PM me with an address.
Alex
 
My bike has been wearing black nylon washers from the hardware store for something like the last fifteen years.

IIRC, they're 1/4". Which is about 6.3mm.

You can also get the sealing washers mentioned, but they can be a little hard to find. That's what Suzuki uses.
https://www.mcmaster.com/#93786a125
 
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