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Pech33 · 05-03-2022, 10:12 AM

Does anyone have a source or know what you can replace the "composite" (?) washer with? It is just behind the metal washer.

deuce_roadster · 05-03-2022, 11:34 AM

I believe you can take (pry) the "micky mouse ears" off the rectangle that it is on, unscrew the shaft, replace the washer, re assemble and stake or solder the handle back on. Keep in mind where it seats needs to be true and not pitted from rust. That fiber washer seals the shaft when the valve is in the OPEN position. Otherwise it leaks there unless opened to the stop against the washer.

Terry,OH · 05-03-2022, 11:40 AM

Try outdoor water faucet packing in the smallest diameter available.

Pech33 · 05-04-2022, 06:57 PM

Does anyone have a picture of the "inside" of these shut off valves? I talked with a gentleman today who says my brass washer does not belong on the threaded portion. It should only be a "packing material wound around the threads to form the seal." Of course it is special in that it has to accommodate temps at 212 degrees. We don't want to get our Flattys that hot, but in case you do, the normal packing is not for hot water and it will melt. I see some specialty websites have packing for steam valves that might work if they are small enough.

Any thoughts?

tetanus · 02-14-2023, 09:13 PM

I am looking for the same seal for mine. Pech33 mine looks exactly like yours with the brass washer on it. the seal was just crumbs when I took it out.

alanwoodieman · 02-14-2023, 10:21 PM

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seals brass plug to brass/steel seat--mayby try to seal it using valve grinding compound

petehoovie · 02-14-2023, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pech33

Does anyone have a source or know what you can replace the "composite" (?) washer with? It is just behind the metal washer.

Kube · 02-15-2023, 09:16 AM

Years ago, there was a person that made kits for these. I seem to recall in California. Perhaps someone with a better memory than me will weigh in...

Kurt in NJ · 02-15-2023, 09:51 AM

Get graphite string from plumbing department, wind some between nut and existing packing

tetanus · 02-15-2023, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kube

Years ago, there was a person that made kits for these. I seem to recall in California. Perhaps someone with a better memory than me will weigh in...

i read on a old post on early v8 club some guy named Larry Caplan but where do i find him?

Kens 36 · 02-15-2023, 10:24 AM

Try this: https://www.earlyfordv8.org/forum/vi...m=18&Topic=965

Kube · 02-15-2023, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tetanus

i read on a old post on early v8 club some guy named Larry Caplan but where do i find him?

that was the guy. Thanks for the memory "jog".

05-03-2022, 11:34 AM	#2
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: Repairing a Heater Shut Off Valve I believe you can take (pry) the "micky mouse ears" off the rectangle that it is on, unscrew the shaft, replace the washer, re assemble and stake or solder the handle back on. Keep in mind where it seats needs to be true and not pitted from rust. That fiber washer seals the shaft when the valve is in the OPEN position. Otherwise it leaks there unless opened to the stop against the washer. Last edited by deuce_roadster; 05-03-2022 at 11:40 AM.

05-03-2022, 11:40 AM	#3
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: Repairing a Heater Shut Off Valve Try outdoor water faucet packing in the smallest diameter available.

05-04-2022, 06:57 PM	#4
Pech33 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Mukilteo, WA; Rio Verde, AZ Posts: 163	Re: Repairing a Heater Shut Off Valve Does anyone have a picture of the "inside" of these shut off valves? I talked with a gentleman today who says my brass washer does not belong on the threaded portion. It should only be a "packing material wound around the threads to form the seal." Of course it is special in that it has to accommodate temps at 212 degrees. We don't want to get our Flattys that hot, but in case you do, the normal packing is not for hot water and it will melt. I see some specialty websites have packing for steam valves that might work if they are small enough. Any thoughts? Last edited by Pech33; 05-04-2022 at 06:58 PM. Reason: spelling

02-14-2023, 09:13 PM	#5
tetanus Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mayville WI Posts: 52	Re: Repairing a Heater Shut Off Valve I am looking for the same seal for mine. Pech33 mine looks exactly like yours with the brass washer on it. the seal was just crumbs when I took it out.

02-14-2023, 10:21 PM	#6
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,964	Re: Repairing a Heater Shut Off Valve Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) seals brass plug to brass/steel seat--mayby try to seal it using valve grinding compound

02-15-2023, 09:16 AM	#8
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,007	Re: Repairing a Heater Shut Off Valve Years ago, there was a person that made kits for these. I seem to recall in California. Perhaps someone with a better memory than me will weigh in... __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

02-15-2023, 09:51 AM	#9
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Repairing a Heater Shut Off Valve Get graphite string from plumbing department, wind some between nut and existing packing

02-15-2023, 10:24 AM	#11
Kens 36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 376	Re: Repairing a Heater Shut Off Valve Try this: https://www.earlyfordv8.org/forum/vi...m=18&Topic=965 __________________ https://www.nirgv8.org