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Originally Posted by 1930-Pickup
I used two of those replacement valves that are sold through the vendors.
The first one lasted about three years, then it started to leak externally.
The second lasted about two months, then it leaked also.
Both were installed with the 'pencil' type screen.
I'm frustrated, and I wont buy another repop.
I've started the process of securing a different type of fuel valve.
The outside looks similar to the original/repop type brass valves.
No shaft packings to leak.
It is not a 'Frankenstein' of assembled fittings and tubes.
It uses a full-flow ball valve design with a modern high quality polymer seat,
Its gasoline and ethanol proof.
And, of coarse, its all Made in USA!
I'm working with the prototype parts to get it to "drop right in" as a replacement valve, with no modifications to the existing fuel line.
If this project is successful, I may make some to sell. Lets see how it goes.
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judging by the frequency that this subject draws, I'd say you won't have any problem finding buyers.