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vangogh · 07-19-2022, 10:45 AM

Hi all. I am about to take the gas shut off valve under the dash. What is the best way to do it without wreaking the threads? Les Andrews warns one about this. Thanks for the help!

Paul in AZ

katy · 07-19-2022, 11:07 AM

Screw a fitting or a nut onto the outlet threads to protect them.

ronn · 07-19-2022, 04:58 PM

never had a problem- use a crescent wrench. when I reinstall I use plumbers teflon tape or pipe dope with teflon.

Synchro909 · 07-19-2022, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ronn

never had a problem- use a crescent wrench. when I reinstall I use plumbers teflon tape or pipe dope with teflon.

The white teflon tape is not fuel proof. The yellow one is fuel resistant - an improvement but IMO, still not good enough. I use a little Permatex #3 on the thread and although I haven't used it, I think P/tex #2 would do too. Other may confirm or dispute. It's not personal.

Gary WA · 07-19-2022, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by vangogh

Hi all. I am about to take the gas shut off valve under the dash. What is the best way to do it without wreaking the threads? Les Andrews warns one about this. Thanks for the help!

Paul in AZ

Hello Paul! As stated use adjustable wrench should be able to turn it .. or 5/8" wrench on the square part,shouldn't be near the threads.

Clem Clement · 07-19-2022, 08:01 PM

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Any chance of the valve breaking off at the tank edge?

Gary WA · 07-19-2022, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Clem Clement

Any chance of the valve breaking off at the tank edge?

I've never had a problem breaking off.

But it could happen!

07-19-2022, 10:45 AM	#1
vangogh Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 47	Gas shut off Valve Hi all. I am about to take the gas shut off valve under the dash. What is the best way to do it without wreaking the threads? Les Andrews warns one about this. Thanks for the help! Paul in AZ

07-19-2022, 08:01 PM	#6
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,532	Re: Gas shut off Valve Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Any chance of the valve breaking off at the tank edge?

07-19-2022, 11:07 AM	#2
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,716	Re: Gas shut off Valve Screw a fitting or a nut onto the outlet threads to protect them. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

07-19-2022, 04:58 PM	#3
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,651	Re: Gas shut off Valve never had a problem- use a crescent wrench. when I reinstall I use plumbers teflon tape or pipe dope with teflon.