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chrs1961815

03-10-2019 09:48 AM

Mystery Fuel Valve?

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So I found this shutoff valve in a box of parts I acquired and consulted the judging standards for the year. But according to my older copy, it doesn't match any of the drawings. It looks like some but the line going out is not visible when I orientate my valve to match the picture. So it got me thinking, is this a right hand drive one if they were different? Or am I missing something?

Bob C

03-10-2019 12:21 PM

Re: Mystery Fuel Valve?

Isn't it the April 1929 to late 1929 valve??

Bob

chrs1961815

03-10-2019 03:35 PM

Re: Mystery Fuel Valve?

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Originally Posted by Bob C (Post 1734761)

Isn't it the April 1929 to late 1929 valve??

Bob

That's what I thought, but it looks to be reversed according to a pic in the JS.

Bob C

03-10-2019 04:48 PM

Re: Mystery Fuel Valve?

Not sure what you mean by reversed. The line going out is at the top of your first and last picture.

chrs1961815

03-10-2019 05:53 PM

Re: Mystery Fuel Valve?

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This is what confused me.

Bob C

03-10-2019 07:27 PM

Re: Mystery Fuel Valve?

If you turn your handle a 1/4 turn CCW isn't it the same?

Bob

chrs1961815

03-10-2019 09:51 PM

Re: Mystery Fuel Valve?

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Originally Posted by Bob C (Post 1734899)

If you turn your handle a 1/4 turn CCW isn't it the same?

Bob

You're right Bob - now I feel stupid. I guess as we get older we tend to miss the obvious!

Synchro909

03-11-2019 02:54 AM

Re: Mystery Fuel Valve?

RHD/LHD. The valves are the same. The tank outlet and the position of the carburettor, hence the fuel line are the same.

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