Lube for gas shut off valve
 

Does anyone know of a lube for shut off valves? The valves on two of my "A's" are real hard to turn and one is a new one. Also I'm having trouble with a tapered plug valve on a "B" John Deere. I was wondering if I rubbed some kind of soap on them if it would stay on them and not cause troubles else where. I know soap will work in an emergence when you knock a hole in a gas tank and gas don't break it down. Maybe someone knows of something made just for the business.:confused:

Re: Lube for gas shut off valve
 

It comes in Brattons rebuild kits..

Re: Lube for gas shut off valve
 

I think one of the Model T suppliers sells such a product, Lang's Model T Parts. Kind of pricey though.

Re: Lube for gas shut off valve
 

I bought some stuff that was for lubricating gas valves but it didn't last but two days and it became hard to turn again. I didn't find any EZ-lube but still looking.:(

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Found that when I use regular (ethanol) gas the shutoff valve becomes difficult to turn. When using non ethanol (premium) it becomes smooth again. The ethanol must affect the o'rings in some way. Not sure if they expand or ???

Re: Lube for gas shut off valve
 

A stock shut off valve does not have o-rings. It's a tapered fit and uses graphite packing like the water pump.

From the model T forum;
I worked "Plug Valve Grease" into the felt before installing on line. That's the same stuff that is also called "Gas Tite Grease" and is designed to lubricate fuel valves. The felt seal has been in service for 15 years now with nary a hint of a leak.

I also lubricated the (original) valve with the same grease. It's getting a little hard to turn now. Guess lubing it once every 15 years isn't too much to ask.

Ignore the part about felt packing/seal.

Re: Lube for gas shut off valve
 

Good ole WD-40 might work. Even if you had to use it every time you went out.
MIKE :) (mikeburch)

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We used a cock grease in the Shell oil refinery I used to work at that was gasoline proof as it wasn't hydrocarbon based...we ordered it from a company here in Houston called "Val-Tex"...I'm to call them and see if I could purchase some over the counter...

Re: Lube for gas shut off valve
 

[QUOTE=1930 coupe;892395]Do a Google search for fuel lube and you will find several.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...ezturnlube.php[/QUOT
I checked out this site and found the fuel valve lube and a corrosion preventer and safety wire and pliers. Good site thanks

Re: Lube for gas shut off valve
 

I use the ez turn fuel lube also on my 30 gas cap gasket and radiator cap gasket.
Takes less effort to get them off.

John

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