Joined: Mar 08, 2020 Posts: 60 Location: SW Wisconsin
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2020 9:25 am Post subject: What to do about a leaking fuel shut off valve
My 51 M38s NOS fuel shut off valve is leaking fuel from the top of the valve. I know at one time there was a rebuild kit for them that included new graphite washers, and the valve itself has become scarce in new condition...
Now what? I suppose I can put some straight tubing there in the mean time to eliminate the leak.
Joined: Mar 08, 2020 Posts: 60 Location: SW Wisconsin
Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 12:42 pm Post subject:
I pulled the valve apart, removed the additional brass fittings. Everything looked fine. Reassembled everything and tightened up the valve nut 1/8th of a turn past tight and so far no leaks. I was shutting the valve everytime I parked the M38 for any length of time... I might just stop playing with it.
Kaiser Willys may have a lead on more NOS fuel shut offs this summer - so I might buy a few extras then.
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