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Maclab58 · 07-14-2010, 12:30 PM

whats the easiest way to remove and replace the packing from the gas cut off valve located on the bottom of the gas tank? I have a very slight leak.

Freddie (Memphis) · 07-14-2010, 12:42 PM

My opinion...drain the tank and remove the shutoff valve. Then you can take the valve to the bench and work on it without standing on your head, and worrying about gasoline dripping all over you. Make sure you have plenty of ventilation in your shop...fumes + ignition source = BOOM!

Of course, you may be able to just tighten up the packing nut under the valve handle....have you tried that? Be careful and don't break the valve off at the tank...!

Hope this helps...

MBI Houston · 07-14-2010, 02:02 PM

Be sure to disconnect the battery before doing anything with the fuel line.....

Freddie (Memphis) · 07-14-2010, 02:06 PM

Gasoline + ignition source (ie: sparks from still hooked up battery) = BOOM!

Yes...disconnect your battery. Good safety precaution.

MBI speak truth, Kemosabe...

raprice · 07-14-2010, 04:53 PM

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Are you certain that the leaking is coming from the shut-off valve itself. Sometimes there's a leak at the spot where the valve is screwed into the tank. If so, use Permatex #2 to seal the joint. This usually works well.
Rog

07-14-2010, 12:30 PM	#1
Maclab58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 983	gas cut off valve whats the easiest way to remove and replace the packing from the gas cut off valve located on the bottom of the gas tank? I have a very slight leak.

07-14-2010, 02:02 PM	#3
MBI Houston Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 173	Re: gas cut off valve Be sure to disconnect the battery before doing anything with the fuel line.....

07-14-2010, 02:06 PM	#4
Freddie (Memphis) Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Germantown, TN Posts: 109	Re: gas cut off valve Gasoline + ignition source (ie: sparks from still hooked up battery) = BOOM! Yes...disconnect your battery. Good safety precaution. MBI speak truth, Kemosabe... __________________ Freddie (Memphis) "...an opinon on everything...an expert on nuthin'..." I'm still doin' the rhumba, Baby...I just can't seem to quit. If momma catches us doin' the rhumba....momma would just pitch a fit. I can't help myself....it's much bigger than me. If I were you I'd hang on to a rhumba man like me...!

07-14-2010, 04:53 PM	#5
raprice Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Elwood, NY Posts: 299	Re: gas cut off valve Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Are you certain that the leaking is coming from the shut-off valve itself. Sometimes there's a leak at the spot where the valve is screwed into the tank. If so, use Permatex #2 to seal the joint. This usually works well. Rog

07-14-2010, 12:42 PM	#2
Freddie (Memphis) Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Germantown, TN Posts: 109	Re: gas cut off valve My opinion...drain the tank and remove the shutoff valve. Then you can take the valve to the bench and work on it without standing on your head, and worrying about gasoline dripping all over you. Make sure you have plenty of ventilation in your shop...fumes + ignition source = BOOM! Of course, you may be able to just tighten up the packing nut under the valve handle....have you tried that? Be careful and don't break the valve off at the tank...! Hope this helps... __________________ Freddie (Memphis) "...an opinon on everything...an expert on nuthin'..." I'm still doin' the rhumba, Baby...I just can't seem to quit. If momma catches us doin' the rhumba....momma would just pitch a fit. I can't help myself....it's much bigger than me. If I were you I'd hang on to a rhumba man like me...!