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11-11-2012, 02:12 PM | #1 |
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Fuel Shut Off Valve leaking
Might have been our last cruise 2012 today
Cold but dry again and still no salt on streets so ... ( half of an hour to get motor running propper as still on W50 oil ). We had a good time out there, but - Fuel shut off valve (inside under dash) is leaking Any ideas how to fix or just buy a new one (leak-free) ??? Thank you Christoph |
11-11-2012, 02:21 PM | #2 |
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Re: Fuel Shut Off Valve leaking
The design of the valve is a plug valve. I built a tapered cast iron lapping tool to lap the seat and tried skin cutting the plug, not worth the time and limited success. I just buy a new one and replace them.
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11-11-2012, 02:25 PM | #3 |
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Re: Fuel Shut Off Valve leaking
I lapped mine with toothpaste and installed new packing. It turns easy and hasn't leaked a drop in 10 years. I like to keep original parts whenever possible.
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11-11-2012, 02:31 PM | #4 |
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Re: Fuel Shut Off Valve leaking
I wonder if the originals hold up better. I had to replace mine like in the above post. I tried lapping it and new packing but eventually leaked again.
I was told there's something about a tiny groove that gets scratched between the in and out ports and keeps leaking. I have two leaky valves under the bench. |
11-11-2012, 02:50 PM | #5 |
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Re: Fuel Shut Off Valve leaking
I always install the fine mess screen in the valve. It will help to keep any junk from scratching the valve.
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11-11-2012, 03:03 PM | #6 |
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Re: Fuel Shut Off Valve leaking
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As it came suddenly, i imagine just a prob with the packing . Tom is my hero - Even as toothpaste-prices rose dramaticly over here (buhuuu ) i will try ... Thank you again Christoph |
11-11-2012, 07:20 PM | #7 | |
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Re: Fuel Shut Off Valve leaking
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You should see the price of HAIR SPRAY here! Hope DEODORANT doesn't go UP!! Fuzzy.
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