Re: Re: Re: 200 Fuel Tank Shutoff Valve Parts Sour

Posted by Slowpoke on October 26, 2003 at 21:30:51 from (67.30.99.156):

In Reply to: Re: Re: 200 Fuel Tank Shutoff Valve Parts Source posted by David Knapp on October 26, 2003 at 12:55:26:

All the shut-offs I have seen use a T handle.
'String packing' material for stems is avalilable at the hardware. It's about 3/32 in diameter. Of course it's for water, but it's inexpensive to try. Wrap it around the stem and tighten the nut. As a last resort, straighten the handle, replace the stem seal with a like material,and figure out how to make a T handle. Maybe some JB Weld and brass tubing from the hobby shop will work. Each size tubing will just slide in/over the next size.
The gas line most likely uses 5/16" compression fittings, consisting of a double tapered ring (sleeve) and a female nut. When the nut is tightened, it forces the sleeve against the tube and the between fittings. It will not leak if the tube and fittngs are clean and not bent or damaged.
You can use a small amount of anti-seize on the threads to make it easy to remove later. Sealant is not necessary on straight thread fittings; it's only used on tapered threads like water pipe.
I just paid 9¢ each for 5/16 sleeves and 19¢ for the nuts at the hardware. They're also available at the auto supply. If you have leaks from the gas line, buy some copper tube and fittings to make a new line.
I hope this gives you some ideas you can use.

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