fuel petcock stuck, is there a trick

**Mon Apr 04, 2005 3:00 am » Post: #1 » Download Post**

I went to look at the bike that I'm considering buying again, and started noting the things I needed to do to try to start it. When removing the tank, I first turned the fuel off. When I turned the petcock to the OFF position, I heard a tiny click. I now cannot turn the fuel back on, the valve won't turn. Is there a trick? Do you have to push or pull on the knob? I was afraid I would break it, so I thought I'd better ask the group.

**Mon Apr 04, 2005 6:03 am » Post: #2 » Download Post**

Nope, no trick. It should gently click in all positions. Did you try turning it at the tap end, not the tube end?
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**Tue Apr 05, 2005 5:26 am » Post: #3 » Download Post**

When my bike had been sitting for a while, the fuel broke down and jammed the tap.

Sounds like this might be whats causing your problem. I drained the fuel and removed the tap from the tank and gave it a good clean out.

Shake the tank and see if you can hear anything moving around inside the tank like sand Confused