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Tom Wesenberg · 03-06-2018, 12:58 PM

Bill, it looks like they are assuming the tank valve leaks. If it leaks, then it needs to be repaired. The first winter I owned my 29 Tudor, the tank valve and carb needle and seat both has small leaks, and I lost a full tank of gas. I lapped both valves with toothpaste and haven't leaked a drop in the past 20 years.

03-06-2018, 12:58 PM	#8
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: The Zenith Carburetor Bill, it looks like they are assuming the tank valve leaks. If it leaks, then it needs to be repaired. The first winter I owned my 29 Tudor, the tank valve and carb needle and seat both has small leaks, and I lost a full tank of gas. I lapped both valves with toothpaste and haven't leaked a drop in the past 20 years.