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J Franklin · 11-21-2018, 01:55 PM

If you leak 10 gallons of gas on the ground you will know why the shut-off is there. Maybe the Ford Co. lawyers came up with this! It only takes a speck of dirt to hold the needle valve open. If when you shut the car down and there is no leak at the carb there may be evaporation over time that will allow gas into the carb and maybe also dirt.

11-21-2018, 01:55 PM	#15
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,969	Re: leaking shut-off If you leak 10 gallons of gas on the ground you will know why the shut-off is there. Maybe the Ford Co. lawyers came up with this! It only takes a speck of dirt to hold the needle valve open. If when you shut the car down and there is no leak at the carb there may be evaporation over time that will allow gas into the carb and maybe also dirt.