Sediment Bulb Shutoff Very Picky

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2013: Sediment Bulb Shutoff Very Picky
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Strange on Sunday, September 29, 2013 - 09:18 pm:

Hello, I've noticed that the fuel shutoff valve in my sediment bulb (the upper one with the long handle) is very picky as far as the position required to fully shut off the fuel. If it's off by only a couple of degrees of the proper position, gas leaks around the outside of the bulb and drips on the floor (only a drop every few minutes, but enough to keep the garage smelling of gas). Is this normal, or should I be looking at getting a new sediment bulb?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Richard Eagle Ida Fls on Sunday, September 29, 2013 - 10:02 pm:

I have had good luck re-seating the valve surfaces with tooth paste. It may only need cleaning and is best to take it off the car and all apart but could be done in place.
Rich

Yes, I'm serious.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jack Daron - Brownsburg IN on Sunday, September 29, 2013 - 10:34 pm:

The aircraft grease that Lang's sell also does a good job of sealing it,and it will turn easier.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jack Daron - Brownsburg IN on Sunday, September 29, 2013 - 10:37 pm:

The aircraft grease that Lang's sell also does a good job of sealing it,and it will turn easier.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Strange on Monday, September 30, 2013 - 08:52 am:

Thanks for the suggestions, sounds like I'll be placing yet another order to Lang's!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By paul griesse--Granville,Ohio on Monday, September 30, 2013 - 10:09 am:

I finally got tired of a slight fuel leak at the sediment bowl---permatex seems to work for a while but eventually it leaks. I tried "fuel lube" as offered by UNITED ERIE (www.ez-turn.com), and that fixed the problem.
I now seal all gas line fittings with it--no more drips......Paul


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Larry Smith on Monday, September 30, 2013 - 10:17 am:

If you have the time, I'd remove it from the car, and clean it up real good. Seating the valve is a good idea too, and that special grease. I've done a lot of them. If you remove it, check the screen in the cover, and replace the lead gasket if it needs it.


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