Fuel Shut off

That technique works with the screw type valves but not the lever type. The only solution that I am aware of for a lever type valve that is leaking around the stem is to replace it with a poor quality new one.

Dean

I have a 871 with the lever type valve. I have repaired two valves. The first one repaired has lasted about 3 years. The second one is a spare and has not been used. In a nut shell, I ground off the tabs on the lever end that holds the disk on that end of the valve. The valve then will come apart and you can replace the O'Ring. Reassemble the valve and use a generious amount of J Weld to cement the disk on the end of the valve. It is spring loaded so I use 2 very small vice grips to hold the disk in place while the j weld is drying. Do not use the quick dry J Weld.
So far it has worked for me. If you have kept some of the failed valves repair one or two of them. If you have any questions or would like a picture of my repaired spare valve let me know.

I'll give it a try. I have 5 or 6 of the leaking valves in my "parts" supply.

Dean

You can do this without taking the tank off if your hands are not too big. I"ve done it at least a dozen times on my Fords within the last 10 years.

It helps is you have a good 3/8" combination wrench and a good 1/2" open end wrench that is not too long. If the bolts do not want to loosen easily (they probably will as they are in blind holes) be careful so that you do not round the corners-use the box end of the combination wrench to break them loose.

If you have the original style fuel line it will probably be easier, and it may help to loosen or perhaps unfasten it at the sediment bulb. The toughest part will probably be getting the fuel line started into the new valve. Be careful that you do not cross thread it.

Do yourself a favor and get the correct O Ring for the new valve from CNH and do not over tighten the bolts.

Once you do it the first time it will be easier next time. This is good because you will probably be doing it about every two years.

Dean

Soundguy

My 860 is a 1955. It has the original fuel tank with the lever style fuel valve in the tank center.

The good news: I"ve gotten changing valves down to a science and can do it in around 45 minutes.

The bad news: All replacements come from the same manufacturer and are all of the same poor quality, and they cost nearly $60.00.

Dean

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