fuel shut off

[xring 223]

I have a 64 4000 gas and I have tried 3 lever type gas shut offs and 4 different screw types and they all leak I've got gas dripping from the carb one of the valves wouldn't seat and leaked at the tank Please HELP I'm stumped

 

[souNdguy]

All else fails, just use the tap as passive. Use a screw type, grind needle off, kb weld hop sealed.. Run brake like out, cut, compression union a brass valve in, continue to carb bowl.

Not beautiful but works.

Son if the taps you can take apart and oring them.. Some are just junk.

 

[xring 223]

thanks sound guy I did that on a tractor that I traded it was ugly but it worked and junk is right to most valves I just hate to tear this thing back down I just got it back together after motor work and fresh paint. thanks again

jerry

 

[riveroadrat]

Look on ebay for an original ford valve that looks like it hasnt been turned on and off 5000 times. They have a code on them but i cant remember what it is, it does say Bendix on it. Also I have used a compression valve that is put inline.

 

[Dean]

To prevent the valves from leaking at the tank you must use the correct O ring and you MUST NOT over tighten the bolts.

Dean

 

[Dean]

It is not necessary to remove the tank or sheet metal (or even the rocker arm cover) to change the fuel shut-off valve.

Dean

 

[NoNewParts]

(quoted from post at 00:03:13 08/26/17) It is not necessary to remove the tank or sheet metal (or even the rocker arm cover) to change the fuel shut-off valve.

Dean

agree with Dean, I've done quite a few with everything in place.
The shutoff isn't that bad, but re-threading and [i:f545d0abdd]tightening[/i:f545d0abdd] the gas line into the valve will test your patience.....and your collection of wrenches....