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Old 07-24-2018, 04:47 PM   #45
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Default Re: When to shut off fuel

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Originally Posted by heneste View Post
I shut it off and then let the car die from lack of fuel flow. I figure it avoids residual gas from gumming up the jets and the carb if I don't run the car again soon. It's also a good habit for me so I don't have the shutoff valve seize in the open position from lack of use.

Here it is ! The voice of reason! The voice of sanity! This is the right way to do it, along with the reason (along with not burning your garage/house down)!
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