Hi -
Tempting fate, but I'll risk it. My first season of doing my own winterizing and getting back to running, with substantial help from the newsletters and this forum - and all is running well. Started first crank and everything seems to be working. Mostly...
I have a leak in the gas shut off valve, between the tank and the bowl/pump. When open it drips about 1 drop/5 sec.
The version I have is probably original to the engine and the '67 Pearson it is attached to. The pipe is copper (I assume) and has flared ends. The valve screws to the threaded caps over the pipe fittings. At the seat of the valve lever is a threaded cover, I've tightened it down but that does not seem to slow the leak.
I don't see a replacement in your parts. Can you suggest another source? This is copper, right?
I would think I can replace at least one of the copper pipe fittings (between the valve and the pump) with the tubing you sell, but still need a valve.
The existing hardware seems to be 1/4 or 5/16" copper tubing, with flared ends to meet the fitting on the valve.
Would love a recommendation on replacing it. I don't see what I need at my local mega-store.
Also, in your product list I see you rig the fuel filter hanging below the pump and carb. Mind is set up with a kind of upside down U shaped hose, filter on the downhill side. Is one route preferred? Mine seems to work fine.
Thanks again,
Mick
Tempting fate, but I'll risk it. My first season of doing my own winterizing and getting back to running, with substantial help from the newsletters and this forum - and all is running well. Started first crank and everything seems to be working. Mostly...
I have a leak in the gas shut off valve, between the tank and the bowl/pump. When open it drips about 1 drop/5 sec.
The version I have is probably original to the engine and the '67 Pearson it is attached to. The pipe is copper (I assume) and has flared ends. The valve screws to the threaded caps over the pipe fittings. At the seat of the valve lever is a threaded cover, I've tightened it down but that does not seem to slow the leak.
I don't see a replacement in your parts. Can you suggest another source? This is copper, right?
I would think I can replace at least one of the copper pipe fittings (between the valve and the pump) with the tubing you sell, but still need a valve.
The existing hardware seems to be 1/4 or 5/16" copper tubing, with flared ends to meet the fitting on the valve.
Would love a recommendation on replacing it. I don't see what I need at my local mega-store.
Also, in your product list I see you rig the fuel filter hanging below the pump and carb. Mind is set up with a kind of upside down U shaped hose, filter on the downhill side. Is one route preferred? Mine seems to work fine.
Thanks again,
Mick
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