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DANA BIZZELL · 05-25-2016, 10:42 AM

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.
Thanks
Dana

Tom Wesenberg · 05-25-2016, 11:06 AM

I buy ball valves for my air compressor drains, but don't know how they'd stand up to crap gas.

Y-Blockhead · 05-25-2016, 11:13 AM

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.

duke36 · 05-25-2016, 01:07 PM

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.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 05-25-2016, 01:53 PM

I replaced my valve with a perfect fitting needle type valve from the Hardware Store----$3.99--CHEEP!
Bill Plumber

daveymc29 · 05-25-2016, 10:35 PM

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How long do the electrically operated shut off valve last? I have had one in my 31 coupe for about six months now and I can wipe color off the bottom of the valve. My bride tells me that she can smell gas every once in a while. Usually at the end of the day I turn of the original shut of and use the electric one at the store, or short stops. Over night, I turn of the original.

kenparker · 05-26-2016, 08:04 AM

My electric shut off has been on 'le coupe for four years . no problemmms yet. ken

CarlG · 05-26-2016, 09:44 AM

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.

05-25-2016, 10:42 AM	#1
DANA BIZZELL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: FRANKSTON TX Posts: 117	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. Thanks Dana

05-25-2016, 11:06 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	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.

05-25-2016, 11:13 AM	#3
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	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
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,414	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
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: shut off valve I replaced my valve with a perfect fitting needle type valve from the Hardware Store----$3.99--CHEEP! Bill Plumber __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

05-25-2016, 10:35 PM	#6
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,554	Re: shut off valve Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) How long do the electrically operated shut off valve last? I have had one in my 31 coupe for about six months now and I can wipe color off the bottom of the valve. My bride tells me that she can smell gas every once in a while. Usually at the end of the day I turn of the original shut of and use the electric one at the store, or short stops. Over night, I turn of the original.

05-26-2016, 08:04 AM	#7
kenparker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Van, Texas Posts: 1,122	Re: shut off valve My electric shut off has been on 'le coupe for four years . no problemmms yet. ken

05-26-2016, 09:44 AM	#8
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	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. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club