2026-05-04 Pingel for Chocolatie (1981 KZ)
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2026-05-04 Pingel for Chocolatie (1981 KZ)
1 week 18 hours ago - 1 week 18 hours ago
2026-05-04 Pingel for Chocolatie
I decided to remove the electric solenoid valve.
I just don't seem to have a problem with shutting the fuel off manually.
Additionally, this valve has to add some restriction to an already weak flow of gasoline from the tank to the carburetors.
Pringle pet cocks are expensive but worth it.
They also have a very good flow rate.
The underside of this gas tank looks very good.
I was tempted to keep the OEM, but it is difficult to move.
Rather than rebuild it, I decided to replace it.
It still isn't really good shape, so I'll keep it for a spare.
After I rebuild it.
The Pingle will not fit unless the opening is enlarged.
Before grinding on it, I drained the tank then ventilated it using a leaf blower.
Let it sit for a day, opened up, ventilate it again they get to work.
More to come.
I decided to remove the electric solenoid valve.
I just don't seem to have a problem with shutting the fuel off manually.
Additionally, this valve has to add some restriction to an already weak flow of gasoline from the tank to the carburetors.
Pringle pet cocks are expensive but worth it.
They also have a very good flow rate.
The underside of this gas tank looks very good.
I was tempted to keep the OEM, but it is difficult to move.
Rather than rebuild it, I decided to replace it.
It still isn't really good shape, so I'll keep it for a spare.
After I rebuild it.
The Pingle will not fit unless the opening is enlarged.
Before grinding on it, I drained the tank then ventilated it using a leaf blower.
Let it sit for a day, opened up, ventilate it again they get to work.
More to come.
Last edit: 1 week 18 hours ago by dcarver220b.
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Re: 2026-05-04 Pingel for Chocolatie (1981 KZ)
6 days 20 hours ago - 6 days 20 hours ago
2026-05-06 Chocalatie Pingle Install
Highlighting the area that needs to be removed to allow the Pingle to fit.
Making progress. Grind a bit, test the fit.
Used the leaf blower to cause positive pressure inside the tank, so that debris from grinding did not fall into the tank.
Copper anti sieze on threads to prevent a galling.
The direction stated that no sealant is required.
We will see.
The directions were correct, no leaks.
Finished it off applying a good coat wax top, and bottom side.
The End
Highlighting the area that needs to be removed to allow the Pingle to fit.
Making progress. Grind a bit, test the fit.
Used the leaf blower to cause positive pressure inside the tank, so that debris from grinding did not fall into the tank.
Copper anti sieze on threads to prevent a galling.
The direction stated that no sealant is required.
We will see.
The directions were correct, no leaks.
Finished it off applying a good coat wax top, and bottom side.
The End
Last edit: 6 days 20 hours ago by dcarver220b.
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