05-25-2016, 10:42 AM | #1 |
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shut off valve
Does any of the suppliers sale a ball valve for under tank shut off instead of the tapered 1/4 mpt x 3/8 flared valve.
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05-25-2016, 11:06 AM | #2 |
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Re: shut off valve
I buy ball valves for my air compressor drains, but don't know how they'd stand up to crap gas.
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05-25-2016, 11:13 AM | #3 |
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Re: shut off valve
Bratton's has one, as I'm sure other vendors do. Have not used one tho. https://www.brattons.com/28-29-gas-l...e-in-line.html
McMaster-Carr has a large selection of ball valves. They should have one that you could use to "stand up to crap gas". They even have some 90° ball valves that may fit in the stock location.http://www.mcmaster.com/#ball-valves/=12kddw7 Let us know if you find one. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 05-25-2016 at 11:30 AM. |
05-25-2016, 01:07 PM | #4 |
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Re: shut off valve
One choice is as follows:
As Y stated, purchase a simple on off ball valve for caustic fluids (Ace or other hardware stores sometimes carry them), usually 1/8". Wait until tank is low or empty and remove fitting from tank bottom and install brass elbow. Save original inside gas line and original valve as backup or for show. Purchase (extra) stock A inside gas line and measure for the new ball valve with compression fittings on each end and install valve at midpoint or so of stock gas line. Have had no trouble so far with ethanol laced gas. |
05-25-2016, 01:53 PM | #5 |
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Re: shut off valve
I replaced my valve with a perfect fitting needle type valve from the Hardware Store----$3.99--CHEEP!
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05-25-2016, 10:35 PM | #6 |
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05-26-2016, 08:04 AM | #7 |
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Re: shut off valve
My electric shut off has been on 'le coupe for four years . no problemmms yet. ken
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05-26-2016, 09:44 AM | #8 |
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Re: shut off valve
I have no problem with the electric shut off valve. The mechanical valve rarely ever gets turned off. Can't remember when I first put it on, probably 5+ years ago.
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