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05-15-2017, 02:02 PM | #1 |
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Modern replacement for fuel shutoff valve
Thinking of using something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Eaton-Weather...00BLVCML2?th=1 What are the specs of the original valve? 1/4 NPT male x 3/8 flare male? Opinions? I am not looking to rebuild original or replace with repop (been there, done that, a number of times already over the years, so don't try to convince me ). I am running a stock Model B fuel pump with a Stromberg 97 downdraft and don't want to have fuel starvation or any fuel leakage when closed. My other alternative I am considering is a 1/4 comp brass in-line ball valve spliced into the fuel line in the engine compartment. |
05-15-2017, 03:40 PM | #2 |
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Re: Modern replacement for fuel shutoff valve
Suggest using a lever handle ball valve in-line (1/8") with compression fittings. If on an indented fire wall car, one can run a stiff wire from inside the car below the tank and through the firewall over to the valve lever.
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05-15-2017, 07:06 PM | #3 |
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Re: Modern replacement for fuel shutoff valve
The fuel valve on one of my cars has been replaced with a ball valve. Works just dandy and is out of sight anyway.
I know you don't want to be convinced but on another car, I used a kit from a vendor to repair the original valve. That was several thousand miles ago and it is working fine. For mine, I'd put a kit in an original valve someone has discarded because it leaked a few drops.
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05-15-2017, 08:09 PM | #4 |
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Re: Modern replacement for fuel shutoff valve
what about a Teflon seated stainless steel 1/4 turn ball valve?
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05-16-2017, 05:47 AM | #7 |
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Re: Modern replacement for fuel shutoff valve
I agree Tom, and do so on my A's, but the OP said he didn't want to, so I offered the ball valve as a suggestion.
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Re: Modern replacement for fuel shutoff valve
You can't have your CAKE & eat it TOO!
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Re: Modern replacement for fuel shutoff valve
see attached for modern type ethanol resistant ball valve.$10 at hardware stores + fittings.
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05-16-2017, 10:56 AM | #11 |
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Re: Modern replacement for fuel shutoff valve
Thanks katy, duke & Bill.
My choice remains between the angled needle valve and the in-line valve. I suspect that the flow provided by the needle valve at full open might not be sufficient for my setup, but it is in a better location right at the tank. The in-line valve provides a full wide-open throat when open but is in the engine compartment downstream, but is less convenient, and redundant. I am confident that both options are okay with today's fuel. If anyone has experience with a needle type valve not providing the necessary flow rate for a B pump and a 97 combo (or similar), please let me know. Otherwise, Bill W. may be right that I can't have my cake and eat it too! |
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When Minerva was TOTALLY STOCK, it worked well, also. Bill W.
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05-17-2017, 11:38 AM | #13 |
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Re: Modern replacement for fuel shutoff valve
Forgot to mention, I have a Cragar OHV setup also...
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05-17-2017, 01:02 PM | #14 |
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Re: Modern replacement for fuel shutoff valve
mn, if you have the original valve located inside the car, you can splice the inline valve in the stock fuel line right after the valve under the tank. Another option though not stock looking is to replace the original valve with an elbow fitting in to the tank bottom and to fit the stock fuel line end fitting. Then cut the fuel line section out and install the ball valve. Never had any leaks this way especially inside the car.
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I did finally install an in-line ball valve on the fuel line in the engine compartment between the sediment bulb and fuel pump. I left the original leaky valve intact under the tank. The ball valve gives full open flow with a 1/4 turn of the handle with zero leakage down the line. I am very happy with this improvement and I see this as a permanent fix for my application. |
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