Gas-proof sealant for 601 workmaster

[Brucester]

I recently added a manual fuel valve (near the glass bowl filter) because my stock fuel valve is leaking when the screw is in the closed position. Before I attached the manual fuel valve, I checked to see if the stock valve was leaking in the “open” position. Gas level was above the inlet screen in the tank. After two hours, I rechecked the stock valve and everything was dry, so I installed my 1/4 turn fuel valve. I checked the stock fuel valve this AM (about 24 hours after the manual valve was installed and it is leaking droplets about every 30 seconds. This is with the manual valve in the off position. Guys, I’m 83 years old and I’m really not up to replacing/removing the stock valve. My question is does any one know of a pliable gas-proof compound that would seal the stock valve’s screw, from the outside of the valve body, with the screw out in the on position. This isn’t my usual method of repair, but again I’m just too darn old to wrestle with removal of the stock valve. Any helpful suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[504]

The spelling is wrong but the product is Gasoil . It’s in a can with a brush in the lid

 

[Tim in New York]

X2 on Gasoila. I could never get the fuel lines on my IH to stop weeping until I tried that.

 

[Jim.ME]

It sounds like you want something for a sealer you can just brush on the outside of the area leaking and have the leak sealed. I don't know of anything I would count on sealing from the outside other than maybe Seal All glue. I have had that work for a temporary patch on a gas tank.

 

[Hobo,NC]

I have ran the stock shut off out then applied loctite to the screw ran it in then back out and let the loctite dry. The gas tank has to be completely empty and dry for this to work. Other sealers like Gasoila will work all must be clean and dry.

 

[Brucester]

Thanks guys for all of your helpful advice. Looks like Gasoila or Loctite is definitely worth a try.
Hobo, did you use the Blue Loctite or the Red? Guys all your input is very much appreciated.

 

[Hobo,NC]

Thanks guys for all of your helpful advice. Looks like Gasoila or Loctite is definitely worth a try.
Hobo, did you use the Blue Loctite or the Red? Guys all your input is very much appreciated.

Good question as I do not remember. At that time I had never tried to repair the original shut off now that I have had success repairing them I go get them. I still would add an external shut off so I don't have to fudge with the original. Its worth modifying the fuel line and run it out the front of the engine its not as bad as you would think it is. Take the bolts out of the front hood dog legs raise the hood as far as you can. Take the fuel tank support bolts out to raise the tank then you can get to the valve and fuel line. Use blocks of wood between the tank and valve cover.

I understand the age part it gets harder everyday for me.

 

[Hobo,NC]

This works great on fuel leaks.

Seal-All Versatile Contact Adhesive and Sealant for Hobbyists, Mechanics, and Repairs

 

[Brucester]

Thanks Hobo! I think I will try the Seal-All- Versatile adhesive first and if the leaking continues
I ‘m going to lessen the tank and try to repair the old stock valve with a Vito’s o-ring.