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Old 02-24-2023, 09:31 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by nkaminar View Post
Drain the tank. Take the valve apart and smear some EZ Turn on the turning part. Re assemble the valve. You will be amazed at how easy it turns and it will not leak. The valve will last a lot longer. In a few years do it again as part of your maintenance program.

See https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catal...ezturnlube.php
EZ Turn is great stuff, I use it on the throttle shafts on Marvel carburetors when they are a little loose. But I find on the S/O valves they start to weep after a while. That is why I added the ball valve. (post #2).

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