petcock problems

[Guest]

So I just installed my petcock on my repainted tank for the first time in two years. It worked fine back then, but today there's a slow leak. It was only apparent after I filled the tank nearly to the top

I'm still going to put it on my bike and get it to run/sync the carbs. Can I plan on the carbs not leaking immediately? I do plan on taking the tank off again and siphoning the rest of the gas out (aargg!) .

Which is the best solution for the future-a rebuild kit, or a new universal petcock? (there is a tiny weeping leak at the petcock switch as well)

[midnightcafe]

Please excuse the initial panic attack, I just checked the tank an hour later and the leak is gone!!(????)

I guess it's fine now? I'll take it off the bike later after it's been running with the vacuum hose connected and see if the leak reoccurs.

[Dave8338]

It may stop leaking as the seals swell slightly with the addition of the fuel.

As for the rebuild petcock question, I otta kick you square in the *******!

Trying to start trouble, are you?