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What to do about a leaking fuel shut off valve

 
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ih8pepl
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2020 9:25 am    Post subject: What to do about a leaking fuel shut off valve Reply with quote
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.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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PostPosted: Sun May 03, 2020 10:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Probably going to have to make new gaskets for it.

Make sure all the fittings are tight too!
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PostPosted: Sun May 03, 2020 10:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I would substitute a modern brass ball valve.
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PostPosted: Wed May 06, 2020 12:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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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