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Old 07-27-2018, 03:45 PM   #61
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While it is true that if the float is correct the carburetor should not leak, why take a chance. I always turn it off after turning the car off. Better safe than sorry. Just my opinion.
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Old 07-27-2018, 03:49 PM   #62
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IF there was no need for a fuel valve, it wouldn't be there in the first place!
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Great answer. Keep it simple. It’s there for a reason!
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Old 07-27-2018, 04:13 PM   #63
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We have started turning it off after every drive after we has a brass float in our Tilly develop a crack, and drain a full tank out on to the floor.
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Old 07-27-2018, 04:55 PM   #64
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Great answer. Keep it simple. It’s there for a reason!
It was put there so you could change the fuel bowl filter or work on the carb..
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Old 07-27-2018, 05:19 PM   #65
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How is going Dollar Bill? I have been working on my Model A little by little. Hugh
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Old 07-28-2018, 12:03 AM   #66
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2 of our 4 Model As are late '31s & I shut the fuel off in all of them at every stop.
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Old 07-28-2018, 10:05 AM   #67
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2 of our 4 Model As are late '31s & I shut the fuel off in all of them at every stop.
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Yes, but Roger, you also wear a belt and suspenders! . By the way, how does one person keep up with the maintenance on your fleet of 52 cars, tractors, and lawn mowers?
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