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Fuel shutoff valve

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by w3srl, Apr 11, 2006.

  1. Apr 11, 2006
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    I'm looking to find some sort of fuel shutoff vlave that I can plumb (ideally) right into the fitting on the bottom of my fuel tank. Failing that, I'd like to find something that I can plumb into the fuel line near the tank so that I don't have to drain the tank in order to work on the fuel system.

    Can anyone point me to a valve that is designed to be used with gasoline? I'm not concerned with being able to use it as an emergency shutdown, only for maintenance & storage purposes.

    Idears fellas?
     
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  2. Apr 11, 2006
    m38willys

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    Steve, my M38 has one plumbed in it. It is right along the framerail adjacent to the steering column. I'll try and get a picture of it tomorrow if you need it. It is simply an inline valve that you twist on and off.
     
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  3. Apr 11, 2006
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Yeah, Dad's M38 has one of those too. I forgot all about it until you said that. I'll have to see if Walcks etc. can get them...
     
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    tallyjeeper

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    For what it's worth, my M38-A1 had one also.
     
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    m38willys

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    I would think you could get one at a good hardware store and plumb it in.
     
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  6. Apr 11, 2006
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    I was just concerned with the seals/packing not disintegrating when exposed to gasoline. Don't need no steenkin' gummy-worms in my fuel system... :D
     
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    m38willys

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    I have no idea what your talking about.....:oops:















    My valve is all brass I think, and has compression seals...... No gummy worms:rofl: :)
     
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    BlueFlu

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    Steve what about one off of a motorcycle?
    Or some boats have them as well.
     
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    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Hmmmm... <smoke coming out of ears> :twisted:
     
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    jd7

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    There are pictures....remember?:)
     
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    m38willys

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    OK OK OK.... I give.....uncle......

    Steve...great idea....wish I had ideas like you do......

    jd7...... ummm thanks for keeping me humble.....

    Uhhh moderators....... I really feel like this is becoming political...... thread should be locked....
     
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  12. Apr 12, 2006
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    No problem. What else is a brutha for? :D
     
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