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29FordGuy · 04-23-2011, 10:16 PM

Twice now my float valve has stuck open and when I turn on the gas it pours out the carborator intake. It is usually after sitting for awhile and no, I do not run the carborator dry when I park it. I did do that the first time it stuck so now do not. As I remember I have a pin seat float valve. Is the two ball gross jet style better and less prone to sticking? Thanks for help.

TinCup · 04-23-2011, 10:30 PM

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The gross style is better but even it will fail if you have debris in the gas tank. I have used them all and still prefer the Viton tipped float valves. Now I know everyone will chime in about ethanol but I have used the same one for the last 3 years with no troubles. The new valves are specifically made to account for the ethanol fuels.

04-23-2011, 10:16 PM	#1
29FordGuy Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brookings, OR Posts: 62	Sticking float valve Twice now my float valve has stuck open and when I turn on the gas it pours out the carborator intake. It is usually after sitting for awhile and no, I do not run the carborator dry when I park it. I did do that the first time it stuck so now do not. As I remember I have a pin seat float valve. Is the two ball gross jet style better and less prone to sticking? Thanks for help.

04-23-2011, 10:30 PM	#2
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Sticking float valve Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The gross style is better but even it will fail if you have debris in the gas tank. I have used them all and still prefer the Viton tipped float valves. Now I know everyone will chime in about ethanol but I have used the same one for the last 3 years with no troubles. The new valves are specifically made to account for the ethanol fuels. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.