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Need to buy a new petrol tap for my atlas can somebody tell me the correct thread tap size please
Slimline fuel tap (Dross Alert)
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On my 99 I use an orriginal…
On my 99 I use an orriginal Ewarts single plunger tap (with reserve) and keep a spare plunger (new cork fitted) , lasts many years with Esso fuel. Eventually the cork wears loose from the tiny rust particles from the tank. i keep a stock of corks . The Atlas uses a Ewarts twin pull tap similar to that fitted to some Triumphs,The same corks fit although the plungers are different . The 1/4 BSP thread looks considerably bigger than 1/4" I think BSP are sized by the bore . Most confusing to the unwary.
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1/4 BSP.
A common size and thread for petrol taps.
Problem with Slimline tanks is there's only one tap and taps with a reserve are much harder to find.
My solution is to either keep topping up the tank or set the trip as a warning to top up.(If running without a reserve.) Many petrol taps are affected by ethanol and can fail if using E5 / E10.
Good Luck.