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07-30-2020, 01:33 PM | #1 |
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Brass fuel shut-off valve binding.
Any thoughts why it has become very hard to turn on and off? This is a new brass valve (original style), installed in the spring. I've been using Marvel Mystery Oil in the gas for a while now. Thanks in advance.
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07-30-2020, 01:54 PM | #2 |
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Re: Brass fuel shut-off valve binding.
Is the tank clean? Or is it shedding rust particles?
You might have to cleanup the tank. |
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07-30-2020, 03:21 PM | #3 |
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Re: Brass fuel shut-off valve binding.
I would try slightly backing off on the packing nut . It will probably be necessary to first remove the handle for access .
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07-30-2020, 08:17 PM | #4 |
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Re: Brass fuel shut-off valve binding.
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