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I'll be switching out my gas shut off valve in the Spring and changing out the pencil filter as the same time. Seems re-pop pencil filters are loose fitting in the shut-off valves from Snyder's. Any suggestions where or what can be done to get a snug new pencil filter fit in a new shutoff valve?
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BTW, I'd like to flush out the gas tank while the shut off valve is out. I usually pour in a gallon of gas and let it flush out and grime. Is that kosher?"Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience"Comment
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Would what's called 'liquid solder' work?Originally posted by Mitch View Post
What Gary said.....
Yes, or use the hose H2O, and refill the tank to the very top with fuel right after."Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience"Comment
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When your ready I can come and solder it, pm me I don’t think we exchanged phone numbersComment
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It may not hold up to fuel, never used the stuff..Originally posted by Apple Green Wheels Rule View Post
Thanks BH3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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First, Get a ORIGINAL shut off Valve, re-build it and good to go !!..Originally posted by Apple Green Wheels Rule View PostComment
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That sound like a winner. It won't be until late April and hopefully things will be somewhat back to normal virus wise by then. I'll go ahead and order both and have them at the ready. I might have some goodies that you might want to swap out for that take out dinner you'll stop by Red Lobster for lunch.Originally posted by Big hammer View Post.png "thumb up")
Phone number sent by PM.
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Now that is the funniest thing I heard all yearOriginally posted by Apple Green Wheels Rule View PostRed Lobster for lunch.
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3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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Well, maybe not a lobster but maybe some fresh river catfish from the pond!!!!Originally posted by Mitch View Post
Now that is the funniest thing I heard all year
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All that "good clean livin' " has certainly taken years off the way you look Ed!Alaskan A's
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Too many ladies..............(13) T.G. Sheppard -I Loved 'Em Every One - YouTubeOriginally posted by CarlG View Post"Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience"Comment
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Don’t use gasoline to cleanComment
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When Covid dies I can drop by and lend a hand . I actually had the exact same problem, only takes a second to solder . As mitch said I dont think I would use liquid .Originally posted by Big hammer View PostComment
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From Original Topic: Any suggestions where or what can be done to get a snug new pencil filter fit in a new shutoff valve?
Simple:
Buy your pencil filters from Bratton's who already knows that some pencil filters fit loosely in some shut off valves.
So to avoid unnecessary returns, unnecessary shipping and handling, wasted time, etc., Bratton's was compassionate and took the time to both carefully write and include written instructions to wrap the base of the pencil filter with "Teflon" tape, (if, and as necessary), to provide a tight fit.
After (14) years, (even with using 10% ethanol gasoline), my "Teflon" tape, Bratton's filter, and shut off valve took a licking and everything kept on ticking.
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Ed,
FWIW.
One thing to remember about pencil filters.
The filter raises the level of fuel inside the tank by about 1/2 to 3/4 inch.
As such this leaves 2 to 3 cups of gasoline in the tank even after you drain the tank by opening the shutoff valve!
Then when you remove the shutoff valve ... out comes the gasoline that spills onto the carpet!
I forgot ... this should have been addressed to the Motor Pool guys at Camp Enari or Holloway!
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For best results use the blue gas resistant tape. The white is a plumbers tape, which gas dissolves. Place a piece of the white tape in a jar of gas, let sit, and you can see for yourself.Originally posted by H. L. Chauvin View PostComment
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I have seen them still fall out with gas resistant tape. Ya can't go wrong with tinning it, basically a weld3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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