10-19-2019, 10:13 AM | #1 |
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Fuel shut off
My fuel tank has no rust shiny clean and has screen on shutoff but after several month it starts to leak past . I've replaced at least 3. Buy from Snyder's and other vendors as well. Same valve. Is it the Ethenol in fuel?? Anyone else have this problem?
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10-19-2019, 10:51 AM | #2 |
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Re: Fuel shut off
If it leaks at the shaft, you should be able to remove the handle and tighten the packing nut to seal it back up. Works for most all valves. New valves often need this done after wear-in.
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10-19-2019, 11:18 AM | #3 |
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Re: Fuel shut off
Leaky fuel to carb. Tried to take apart one of the valves and are not repairable like the old ones???
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10-19-2019, 11:49 AM | #4 |
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Re: Fuel shut off
Packing is also available for the original cut off valves . I overhauled the original cut off valve with new packing and it doesn't leak a drop .
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10-19-2019, 04:02 PM | #5 |
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Re: Fuel shut off
Yup; not for show, but get rid of the orig. style and use a new modern lever ball valve cut into the gas line with compression fittings. If inside valve, don't want fuel inside the car. Suggest also to replace the valve also with a direct 90 deg fitting at the tank.
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10-19-2019, 04:13 PM | #6 |
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Re: Fuel shut off
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10-19-2019, 04:17 PM | #7 |
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Re: Fuel shut off
I have had the same trouble. The last three I got from the vendor leaked right out of the box. I sent them back for free replacement and finally got one that doesn't leak at least for now about 6 months.
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10-19-2019, 05:39 PM | #8 |
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Re: Fuel shut off
Try Amazon. 3/8 mini ball valve.
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10-19-2019, 09:29 PM | #9 |
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Re: Fuel shut off
Not your "original" set-up, but I bought the ball valve from Amazon. (It also has an electric shut-off just downhill from the filter.)
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10-19-2019, 10:09 PM | #10 |
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Re: Fuel shut off
I get my 90 deg from Ace Hardware, Amazon, MSC DIRECT, or similar with viton seal. Recollection it's 1/8" MINI with compression and assorted brass fittings to connect after the filter. Check on line.
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10-20-2019, 12:07 PM | #11 |
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Re: Fuel shut off
Good Morning...You can also find the 1/4 turn ball valve shut off in the Bratton's 2019 catalogue on page 61. $61.05. It connects to a standard shut off which you install and never touch again...Ernie in Arizona
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