Tapping into the ethanol
By: Web Editor
What are they? They’re ethanol proof petrol taps from Paul Goff. The chrome plated lever taps as fitted to Triumph, BSA and Nortons of the late 1960s/70s have been available as pattern part replacements for some time, but the last version has been shown to be unsuitable for use with our Ethanol enriched modern petrol.
The rubber seal inside swells and then slightly rotates when you turn the lever. Eventually the path for the petrol is blocked and the bike stops. New versions are now available with a new type of rubber seal and are guaranteed for long term use with modern fuels. They are available in main and reserve types.
The first symptom of failure is a stiff lever and you can feel the rubber coiling up. The original types with brass or plastic internals and O-ring seals are less troublesome but eventually the seals will fail and they will leak.What’s the cost? They’re £9.95 each plus £1.95 postage for one, £19.90 plus £2.50 postage for two.
Where d’you get ’em? Visit Paul’s website (www.norbsa02.freeuk.com), phone 01494 868218, or contact Paul Goff, 62 Clare Road, Prestwood, Bucks HP16 0NU or email norbsa02@aol.com
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