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dcas8 · 01-08-2022, 04:18 PM

After replacing the valve packing in the original valve and going through two reproduction valves I gave up and decided to add an additional shut-off valve. I still wanted the shut-off in the cab and didn't want it to look too out of place. I think this did the trick. 3/8" OD Compression valve cut into the gas line.

Fhane · 01-08-2022, 04:43 PM

Good idea. I have been making and selling basically the same thing for a few years now. The difference is I use a stainless steel valve. The brass valves eroded because of rust/dirt in the tank. I do have one suggestion. Turn the original valve on and remove the valve handle, less confusing.

dcas8 · 01-08-2022, 06:18 PM

You're right. Thanks for the tip. Valve is Anderson Fittings Part No. 46950 if anyone was interested.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 01-10-2022, 07:02 AM

Just an FYI, if you are going thru that many original-style valves, then you will likely have the same issue with this valve. The root issue is you have sediment in the tank that is scoring the inside of the tapered valve. Once the stem has been damaged, the fuel weeps along the scored areas and leaks. Correct the issue that is damaging the valve and then be done with it.

I am in the process of having a special reamer made to to remove the scoring in the housing, and then will have a new oversized stem made that will fit the original housing. That way, it allows a way to restore original housings for those who wish to use aesthetically correct shut-off valves.

Anteek29 · 01-10-2022, 02:04 PM

Please install a pencil filter to inhibit shutoff valve damage from rust particles.

old ugly · 01-10-2022, 02:42 PM

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good idea.
and i like the above idea of a filter just before that valve.

dcas8 · 01-10-2022, 03:13 PM

Pencil filter was installed on original valve. I installed a new pencil filter on the new valve that was installed. From what I can tell the tank seems pretty clean but I would like to fully flush the tank one day. For now this keeps the wife from complaining about the smell of gasoline in the house.

Y-Blockhead · 01-10-2022, 04:03 PM

I installed a ball valve a while back. No problems since.

01-08-2022, 04:43 PM	#2
Fhane Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stuart Florida Posts: 147	Re: Fuel / Gas Shut-Off Valve Solution Good idea. I have been making and selling basically the same thing for a few years now. The difference is I use a stainless steel valve. The brass valves eroded because of rust/dirt in the tank. I do have one suggestion. Turn the original valve on and remove the valve handle, less confusing.

01-08-2022, 06:18 PM	#3
dcas8 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 24	Re: Fuel / Gas Shut-Off Valve Solution You're right. Thanks for the tip. Valve is Anderson Fittings Part No. 46950 if anyone was interested. Last edited by dcas8; 01-09-2022 at 01:33 PM.

01-10-2022, 07:02 AM	#4
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,508	Re: Fuel / Gas Shut-Off Valve Solution Just an FYI, if you are going thru that many original-style valves, then you will likely have the same issue with this valve. The root issue is you have sediment in the tank that is scoring the inside of the tapered valve. Once the stem has been damaged, the fuel weeps along the scored areas and leaks. Correct the issue that is damaging the valve and then be done with it. I am in the process of having a special reamer made to to remove the scoring in the housing, and then will have a new oversized stem made that will fit the original housing. That way, it allows a way to restore original housings for those who wish to use aesthetically correct shut-off valves. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

01-10-2022, 02:04 PM	#5
Anteek29 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 985	Re: Fuel / Gas Shut-Off Valve Solution Please install a pencil filter to inhibit shutoff valve damage from rust particles. __________________ Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria

01-10-2022, 02:42 PM	#6
old ugly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: alberta canada Posts: 585	Re: Fuel / Gas Shut-Off Valve Solution Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) good idea. and i like the above idea of a filter just before that valve. __________________ old ugly my old father-in-law told me. "listen close when people tell you how to do stuff they may know something. then do it the way you want."

01-10-2022, 03:13 PM	#7
dcas8 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 24	Re: Fuel / Gas Shut-Off Valve Solution Pencil filter was installed on original valve. I installed a new pencil filter on the new valve that was installed. From what I can tell the tank seems pretty clean but I would like to fully flush the tank one day. For now this keeps the wife from complaining about the smell of gasoline in the house.

01-10-2022, 04:03 PM	#8
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,848	Re: Fuel / Gas Shut-Off Valve Solution I installed a ball valve a while back. No problems since.