Petcock stuck in tank?

[Guest]

Is there an internal nut or something to the petcock? I have one bolt out and the other is just spinning endlessly. I tried to pry under it while backing the bolt out, but no joy. I'm guessing theres an internal nut or something that's broken loose and spinning?

[Sandy]

Yeah probably. Never heard of that happening but there's always first. I'd think you can probably hold the bolt with a wrench and drill the head off to remove the petcock. Then hopefully the bolt shank and nut will fall into the tank where you can remove it and then braze a new nut to the tank. Just a thought.

[Jrgunn5150]

Well, that's a bit of a bummer, but at least I'm not doing a restoration. I'll probably just get another tank, I pretty much had planned on it at this point, just wanted to make sure I wasn't overlooking something obvious, thank you.

[Sandy]

Well, that's a bit of a bummer, but at least I'm not doing a restoration. I'll probably just get another tank, I pretty much had planned on it at this point, just wanted to make sure I wasn't overlooking something obvious, thank you.

My guess is if the nut as come away from the tank there is more likely a rust issue in the tank as well. Very common with these old GSs and would require de-rusting the inside and lining it with a sealer like POR-15 or equivalent.

[Jrgunn5150]

I can see that it is less than stellar internally, which is why I was pulling the pet cock anyway, so it's probably just as well.

[Gorminrider]

no nuts in my tank... The tank has threaded holes. I think Someone stripped yours and then somehow got a nut on inside. Maybe you can re-tap the hole to a larger size once you cut the bad bolt off and shake it out of the tank.

[red1100]

I have perfect 82 1100E tank if that’ll work.

[Jrgunn5150]

no nuts in my tank... The tank has threaded holes. I think Someone stripped yours and then somehow got a nut on inside. Maybe you can re-tap the hole to a larger size once you cut the bad bolt off and shake it out of the tank.

Brilliant, damn kids. Since it's the wrong tank anyway, that doesn't really surprise me.

I have perfect 82 1100E tank if that’ll work.

I ordered one last night, but thank you. At this point, any tank will work. I'm not in any real rush, riding season is over in Michigan, but it's pretty important for mocking up my seat and hoop, which is important to getting my frame done, stripped, and powdercoated.