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80 KZ750 Leaking Fuel Tee 02 Aug 2015 17:34 #683973

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I'm having the same issue with an 1982. It is leaking at the fuel intake. I've taken it apart and replaced the orings there, but it still leaks at that point. Not sure what else to do to stop that leak.
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80 KZ750 Leaking Fuel Tee 02 Aug 2015 21:26 #684019

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Why is it pointing down?
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80 KZ750 Leaking Fuel Tee 03 Aug 2015 05:13 #684035

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You have 2 orings each side of the fuel Tee. If my memory doesn´t fail, the plastic Tee is glued to the 2 aluminum tubes that go inside the carbs. You may want to check where does fuel leak... from the aluminum tubes and carb body. or from the plastic tee and aluminum tubes.

When replacing fuel tee orings It is a good practice to wrap them in teflon. WiredGeorge does it, enough for me.
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80 KZ750 Leaking Fuel Tee 03 Aug 2015 06:26 #684039

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I would look for a replacement tee. Z1Enterprises.com or eebbaayy. KZ750 fuel tee or fuel fitting or connector. or maybe a brass or copper tee from the hardware store. ??? The metal nipples probably can be separated from the carburetor bodies --- pull them out & do some measuring. HF digital caliper.

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swest wrote: Why is it pointing down?
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80 KZ750 Leaking Fuel Tee 03 Aug 2015 08:27 #684052

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Yours looks to be in pretty bad shape, I've got an extra one in good shape, if u decide to get a new one, let me know...

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80 KZ750 Leaking Fuel Tee 03 Aug 2015 11:24 #684074

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Thank you so much for responding with those suggestions. This was my first post and I didn't realize how helpful this forum would be. I will take your suggestions to see if I can locate if the leak is coming from the orings specifically or the black plastic section, before proceeding. Chris I appreciate the offer of a new tee. If I need one, I'll absolutely get back to you. Thanks.

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undiablo wrote: When replacing fuel tee orings It is a good practice to wrap them in teflon. WiredGeorge does it, enough for me.


If the O-rings are new, why wrap them? Seems like an invitation for leaks.

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disfinado@yahoo.com wrote: I'm having the same issue with an 1982. It is leaking at the fuel intake. I've taken it apart and replaced the orings there, but it still leaks at that point. Not sure what else to do to stop that leak.


In that position there is no room for the fuel line. If it does fit, it will be binding causing a leak. If new O rings are installed, I'd put a thin coat of grease on them to help them slide in without cutting and it helps the seal.
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I would simply remove the "T", clean it up with NOTHING abrasive, and replace the o-rings (part #92055-1004). I believe you will find they are still available from Kawasaki. Ed

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The Tee appears to be melted.

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H1Vindicator wrote: The Tee appears to be melted.


If that's the case, or if the plastic is cracked, here's the guy with a GREAT solution! Maybe he can be convinced to make a second one. Ed

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