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11-26-2021, 01:15 AM | #1 |
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Fuel shut off valve leak
I have a leaking shut off valve in my 1928 35A Phaeton Canadian built RHD. I have taken it apart and have noticed some minor scoring in the lower part of the brass tapered body. Is there away that this can easily and safely be made serviceable and leak proof again? Or should I just purchase a replacement fuel shut off valve?
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11-26-2021, 04:25 AM | #2 |
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Re: Fuel shut off valve leak
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11-26-2021, 07:04 AM | #3 |
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11-26-2021, 07:50 AM | #4 |
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Re: Fuel shut off valve leak
Timesaver fine lapping compound may be more appropriate. It's made for stuff like that. It still takes time to hand fit valves but it can be done.
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11-26-2021, 10:06 AM | #5 |
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Re: Fuel shut off valve leak
Try some real fine sand paper or emery cloth.
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11-26-2021, 10:35 AM | #6 |
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11-26-2021, 10:55 AM | #7 |
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Re: Fuel shut off valve leak
After you get it to seal again I recommend you install a gas tank screen (pencil filter). https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...9346&cat=41707
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11-26-2021, 01:03 PM | #8 |
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Re: Fuel shut off valve leak
IIRC, Tom W recommended using toothpaste for a lapping compound on fuel shutoff valves.
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11-26-2021, 04:31 PM | #9 |
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Re: Fuel shut off valve leak
If the scoring is minor, as you say, this will do the trick. I've posted about this one I don't know how many times.
https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...9345&cat=41707
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11-26-2021, 07:35 PM | #12 |
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See post #11?
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11-26-2021, 10:04 PM | #13 |
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Re: Fuel shut off valve leak
The OP didn't say anything about it being a replacement valve. I've never seen one of those so I can't comment either way.
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