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    A case full of gas. . Just the wrong one

    Went for a ride last week only to have the 82 GS450 GA conk out on me on the bottom of the hill
    It would start, run rough, then die.
    Look it over a bit and checked the crank case which was full of gas.

    Friend trailered me back and I drained about 1.75 gallons of oil / gas out the case.

    Did some diagnosing as I though it would be the stuck needle seat valve and perhaps junk got in there from the bad filter on the petcock.
    Though I did find an issue there, (old o-ring) it was not the issue.

    Today I hooked up tank to the carbs and watched.
    Gas is making its way through the vacuum side of the petcock into the carb with the accelerator pump.

    Will pull the petcock again and see if that side can be salvaged.
    It's either a 44300-45370 or a 44300-45373
    and maybe 44300-45373 (ALSO 44300-45370 , 45371, 45372, 34470, 34471).

    I do have a cheapo one from Amazon, but it's a bit of a kludge to make it work, but may be an option.



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    "You are replying to the most modest person you will ever know."

    1982 Suzuki GS 450A
    1980 Honda CM400A
    2002 Honda Relex
    1957 H35 Bonanza

    #2
    I've forgotten his name but there is a guy on Ebay that sells petcocks reasonably priced .... I'm pretty sure they are the same ones as Suzuki uses .... I examined my old one and the one I bought from him and they were identical ......
    Old age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time1983 GS 750
    https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4256/3...8bf549ee_t.jpghttps://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4196/3...cab9f62d_t.jpg

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      #3
      maybe this guy?
      GS330 GS450 GS650 GS700. PETCOCK BOLT SPACING 44mm. FUEL PETCOCK. GS1150ES 1983-1985. GSX-R1100 1986-1988. GS1100S KATANA 1983. GS1100GK 1982-1984. GS1100G 1982-1983.


      I was compelled to purchase for a couple of reasons.
      "You are replying to the most modest person you will ever know."

      1982 Suzuki GS 450A
      1980 Honda CM400A
      2002 Honda Relex
      1957 H35 Bonanza

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        #4


        Not sure if the 450A has a different petcock than the one on the T and E at the link above.
        Rich
        1982 GS 750TZ
        2015 Triumph Tiger 1200

        BikeCliff's / Charging System Sorted / Posting Pics
        Destroy-Rebuild 750T/ Destroy-Rebuild part deux

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          #5
          Originally posted by Rich82GS750TZ View Post
          https://www.georgefixs.com/new-suzuk...s1150-petcock/

          Not sure if the 450A has a different petcock than the one on the T and E at the link above.
          That's the guy I was trying to think of " georgefixs " ......
          Old age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time1983 GS 750
          https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4256/3...8bf549ee_t.jpghttps://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4196/3...cab9f62d_t.jpg

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            #6
            Yeah, I figured that was the one. I haven’t had to replace my petcock yet, but I’ve read enough good stuff about those that I’ll definitely get one when I do need it.
            Last edited by Rich82GS750TZ; 01-15-2023, 08:19 PM.
            Rich
            1982 GS 750TZ
            2015 Triumph Tiger 1200

            BikeCliff's / Charging System Sorted / Posting Pics
            Destroy-Rebuild 750T/ Destroy-Rebuild part deux

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              #7
              And a source of another leak
              This with vice grips on the vacuum and supply lines
              Attached Files
              "You are replying to the most modest person you will ever know."

              1982 Suzuki GS 450A
              1980 Honda CM400A
              2002 Honda Relex
              1957 H35 Bonanza

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                #8
                I have rebuilt a few petcocks. 50/50 results. If I can buy a new/used one reasonably priced, I'd rather replace than keep getting stuck and having to do all those oil changes.

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                  #9
                  Thanks,
                  That was my take too, so ordered a 48 dollar one from Japan.
                  "You are replying to the most modest person you will ever know."

                  1982 Suzuki GS 450A
                  1980 Honda CM400A
                  2002 Honda Relex
                  1957 H35 Bonanza

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