Petrol tap for 1962 Model 50

fireflake

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Does anyone know the type of gas tap that was fitted to a 1962 Model 50 please,also, the correct valve lifter lever David
 
I can't be sure ,not having had a "50" but at that time slimlines were often fitted with a Ewarts single plunger tap that had a double action ,pull on,then for reserve turn and pull again. These had a longer plunger than is common (and a longer body) ,the plunger has an extended brass forked nose,hard to find ,takes a normal cork. No one (except me!) has correct new plungers ,I bought a box full!. So I am allright Jack. Some have an extended pull with an internal thread and nut, I have helped a couple of Norton nuts out in the past.
 
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norton bob said:
I can't be sure ,not having had a "50" but at that time slimlines were often fitted with a Ewarts single plunger tap that had a double action ,pull on,then for reserve turn and pull again. These had a longer plunger than is common (and a longer body) ,the plunger has an extended brass forked nose,hard to find ,takes a normal cork. No one (except me!) has correct new plungers ,I bought a box full!. So I am allright Jack. Some have an extended pull with an internal thread and nut, I have helped a couple of Norton nuts out in the past.
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Thanks for that Bob, I'll try and hunt one down David
 
@fireflake

Here is a pic of the Ewarts tap described by norton Bob.

Petrol tap for 1962 Model 50


The tap is PULL for Main. then twist 90 degrees for Reserve, then pull again to lock.

Meanwhile, you can replace the corks, should you find a suitable tap, using the method I describe in the following link:

https://www.accessnorton.com/NortonCommando/replacing-fuel-tap-corks.21293/#post-317816


Slick
 
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