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mhsprecher · 03-21-2020, 08:47 PM

I have had the same problem with the viton tipped valves.

duke36 · 03-22-2020, 11:11 AM

Like many others, I've had issues with the valves including the grosjet style sometimes not seating properly. Due to failed seals in my small engines (blowers, etc) , adding Stabil or other brand (ethanol) additives appear to help, especially with the vitons in the carb.We can't buy non ethanol fuels except at equipment rental stores.

DBrer · 03-22-2020, 07:05 PM

I use the non ethanol, I have a gas station close to my house that sells it.

03-21-2020, 08:47 PM	#21
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: float valve I have had the same problem with the viton tipped valves. __________________ 1924 Model T Coupe 1928 Model A Roadster 1930 Model A Town Sedan 1939 Deluxe Fordor 1945 pickup 1951 Custom convertible

03-22-2020, 11:11 AM	#22
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,414	Re: float valve Like many others, I've had issues with the valves including the grosjet style sometimes not seating properly. Due to failed seals in my small engines (blowers, etc) , adding Stabil or other brand (ethanol) additives appear to help, especially with the vitons in the carb.We can't buy non ethanol fuels except at equipment rental stores.

03-22-2020, 07:05 PM	#23
DBrer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Washington Posts: 175	Re: float valve I use the non ethanol, I have a gas station close to my house that sells it.