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 Post subject: Fuel Shutoff Valve
PostPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 4:06 am 
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Hi all does anybody recognise this valve?
It's off an old T18, was tank mounted with a remote handle.( no cracks on the tank after about 500 hours use)
I am considering reusing it and was going to try and replace the 2 O-rings and copper washer but I'd like to confirm the specs if I can.
There are no obvious make or model numbers that I can see.
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 Post subject: Re: Fuel Shutoff Valve
PostPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 7:43 am 
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I would consider a new valve. The strainer mesh size is a bit large and you will have a considerable amount of unsable fuel due to the length of the pipe above the bung pipe fitting. You will have a beautiful bird if you keep up with your current standards. Don't fall prey to using sub-standard parts.

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 Post subject: Re: Fuel Shutoff Valve
PostPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:22 pm 
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Bob I initially was going to replace the valve, then when I started looking at the many options and parts involved I thought I would take another look at the old valve, it may not look that pretty but the simplicity of it is hard to beat, then when I looked inside and found it looked good I thought a refresh of the seals might do the job.
The mesh would get replaced. The pipe was put in to raise the strainer back up to the standard position as the tank has an added sump.

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 Post subject: Re: Fuel Shutoff Valve
PostPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:26 pm 
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Looks like an old Imperial valve to me.


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 Post subject: Re: Fuel Shutoff Valve
PostPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 8:02 pm 
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I agree with Bob...mesh too large, pipe extension too long . Just replace the valve with a new one .

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 Post subject: Re: Fuel Shutoff Valve
PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:56 pm 
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Most boat dealers will have something like this (less the screen)


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