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Old 09-12-2023, 11:34 PM   #5
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Default Re: Zenith Needle/Seat

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Originally Posted by tunbecoming View Post
I purchased a set that included a variety of sizes. Can the valve be installed and operated without any additional shims?
You must use at least one of them, to serve as a gasket to seal the valve. Think of it as a gasket, not a shim.

I have never installed a valve that did not need at least one. I sometimes use 3 of varying thicknesses to get the fuel level I want.
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