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IP: 84.102.4.219
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Fuel line shut-off valve (faulty)
Hello everyone,
After having had leaking issues with two off-the-shelf so-called fuel shut-off valves, I'd like to cut to the chase and just ask: what is a reliable valve I can order on the web to be rid of my problems (and potential catastrophic danger)? Thanks, Kelly
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Kelly 1964 Cheoy Lee Bermuda Ketch, Wind and Atomic powered |
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IP: 24.152.131.153
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If you've had two failures with off the shelf valves you need to be buying off a different shelf. The complication of recommendations in this case is their availability in France.
McMaster-Carr has them and in marine grade, item #7910K85 (female-female) or 7910K82 (male-female).
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Neil 1977 Catalina 30 San Pedro, California prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22 Had my hands in a few others |
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IP: 184.0.109.80
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I agree with Neil that two off-the-shelf failures equal a new supplier!
Anyway, I've had a Moeller shut-off on my fuel system for over 5 years with no issue. Available online at Hamilton. http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/brow...-/4,27427.html http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/brow...-/4,43125.html Not sure of the shipping to France issues (if any) IF getting it shipped to you there is an issue, PM me and I can buy it and ship to you or something like that...
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-Jerry 'Lone Ranger' 1978 RANGER 30 |
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IP: 23.241.157.69
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Valves
I found some nice all stainless 1/8" ball valves a while back at ACE Hdwr. I bought a dozen of them when I found them. Used some of them on fuel and they have not leaked yet and it has been at least 6 years now for those valves.
Note some older gas valves were tapered and after setting closing or adjusting they needed to be seated by a light tap on the valves handle. Many of this type had a spring that was exposed to do the seating and they still often needed a tap to seal. Dave Neptune |
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IP: 207.255.190.7
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What does the brain trust know about these fellas:
Apparently this a fuel demand valve used on portable fuel tank systems to keep fuel from leaking from the tank unless under demand from the engine. I was toying with the idea of installing one of these vice a manual valve, but I'm not sure how well it will work and ABYC recommendations. Here's the page from Attwood: Attwood Portable Fuel Demand Valve
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Tom "Patina" 1977 Tartan 30 Repowered with MMI A-4 2008 |
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IP: 184.0.109.80
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Is there a reason you're opposed to a "man-u-al" valve?
For me, I like KNOWING that the fuel is shut off when I leave the boat. I think, with that valve, I'd always be wondering...
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-Jerry 'Lone Ranger' 1978 RANGER 30 |
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IP: 98.165.217.41
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I use one from Honda motorcycles
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Jim Zeller 1982 Catalina 30 Kelleys Island, Ohio |
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IP: 72.45.14.161
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NOT designed for below decks
Anyway, I have NEVER had a fuel valve leak. I have bought a number over the years and just made sure they were stamped UL Approved. Quote:
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll chase these down and see what I can come up with.
FWIW: the first leak came from the installed valve when I bought the boat- the second with a valve from the local chandler.
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Kelly 1964 Cheoy Lee Bermuda Ketch, Wind and Atomic powered |
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IP: 83.202.96.66
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just a minute, you're in France. Was the second valve bought in France? Where did it leak? Was it a metric/imperial thread issue? Just a thought.
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"Halcyon" 36' custom sloop. 8 tons. Glass over strip plank mahoghany. Spruce mast and booms, launched 1969. Original A4. |
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