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11-20-2018, 07:21 AM | #1 |
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leaking shut-off
Replaced original shut off valve with a repro about 10 yrs ago and now it is leaking. The repro looks same as original and how is it to rebuild? leak is very small.
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11-20-2018, 08:21 AM | #2 |
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Re: leaking shut-off
Replace!
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11-20-2018, 10:38 AM | #3 |
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Re: leaking shut-off
The best choice is replace it, In my opinion! Gasoline can be dangerous, best to assure NO LEAKS!
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11-20-2018, 10:46 AM | #4 |
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Re: leaking shut-off
I will be the contrarian, I would rebuild it. Take it apart, sand the surfaces lightly with 600 to 800 grit sand paper, clean it well and lap it with white toothpaste. Will be good for years to come.
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11-20-2018, 10:54 AM | #5 |
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Re: leaking shut-off
Agree with above. Rebuild it!
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11-20-2018, 11:30 AM | #6 |
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11-20-2018, 01:57 PM | #7 |
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Re: leaking shut-off
Had this problem. tightened nut, then Rebuilt once, then replaced twice - still leaked
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ight=gas+valve Barn recommended replacing with Brattons part #13160 - issue solved. Made in the USA, 3 year warranty. Most others are made overseas. Another possibility is to find an original - try rebuilding it. https://www.brattons.com/fuel-shut-o...-gas-tank.html |
11-20-2018, 05:51 PM | #8 |
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Re: leaking shut-off
I hope you saved the original,rebuild it.
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11-20-2018, 11:23 PM | #9 |
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11-21-2018, 08:32 AM | #10 | |
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Re: leaking shut-off
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11-21-2018, 10:12 AM | #11 | |
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Info on your original question. Not sure why, most posts I've seen shy away from rebuilding repop shutoffs,. Other Barners recommend finding an original to rebuild. Here is a u-tube video, personally have not used the video, there may be other u-tube videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRIc2GDj_yQ |
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11-21-2018, 10:31 AM | #12 |
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Re: leaking shut-off
Yep, I posted not long ago about rebuilding a repro valve and all responses were "it's not worth it".
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11-21-2018, 11:20 AM | #13 |
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Re: leaking shut-off
thanks for the info, I order a rebuild kit for my old original valve today..
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11-21-2018, 12:47 PM | #14 |
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Re: leaking shut-off
I have always wondered REALLY what is the purpose of the shut-off valve? Was it because Henry thought there would be a lot of trouble with the Zenith carb.? The reason I say this is I know of a gentleman that never turns his shut-off off when just parking or putting it away in the garage. He has never had leakage at the carb. nor shut-off valve.
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11-21-2018, 01:55 PM | #15 |
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Re: leaking shut-off
If you leak 10 gallons of gas on the ground you will know why the shut-off is there. Maybe the Ford Co. lawyers came up with this! It only takes a speck of dirt to hold the needle valve open. If when you shut the car down and there is no leak at the carb there may be evaporation over time that will allow gas into the carb and maybe also dirt.
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