markseven 93 #1 Posted January 9 It leaks bad .? And I want to fix . Any suggestions 🤔 👀 😊 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markseven 93 #2 Posted January 9 I know im replying to my topic. Its like a leather material Acting as a o ring? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 8,623 #3 Posted January 9 Cut off a bit of your leather shoe string on your hunting boots. They do make packing material, hopefully it is still available in the plumbing section of your favorite hardware store. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 8,601 #4 Posted January 9 I had a leaking shut off valve on my 14-8 no name. I picked out the old O ring/paking, then took the valve stem to the hardware and found an O ring that would fit on the valve stem. Put the nut on the stem and rolled the O ring over the threads then put the valve back together. That was about 5 years ago. Still holding. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,254 #5 Posted January 9 If you do that, use a Viton O-Ring, not Buna-N. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 2,165 #6 Posted January 9 8 hours ago, markseven said: It leaks bad .? And I want to fix . Any suggestions 🤔 👀 😊 I may have missed it but what mochine does that go with? I'm almost positive you can still get them shutoffs new if ya dont have any luck fixin it. BTW I always try and use one of our vendors here when I can if you decide to buy new. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,763 #7 Posted January 9 @ri702bill many moons ago , when I worked , we always had charts to cross reference / materials at change over time . we regularly used a MATCHING LUBRICANT TO PREVENT O RING ROLLING ? that rolling would bind and thin out the physical size of the ring , making it leak , or crack . change overs , were a regular thing for us , using existing tank / piping / pumps ,related space to make a different food grade material . that food grade standard , was the game changer , every flange mount had to be certified with a chemical lab test , to verify its cleanliness , working with a instrument tech , shows you how to eliminate , issues . pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 15,933 #8 Posted January 9 (edited) The viton o-ring can work ok. An alternative I’ve used is (Ace) hardware: https://www.acehardware.com/departments/plumbing/faucet-and-faucet-repair/faucet-and-valve-packing/4200366 I had some left over from fixing outdoor water spigots. Wrap around the stem between the compression nut and the shaft threads to make a donut about 1/8” in diameter. Edited January 9 by Handy Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 54,947 #9 Posted January 9 I have wrestled with these leaking many times and not had much luck in getting them to quit. Since replacements are readily available I just replace them. Especially on tractors that they are hard to get at. replacements 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 15,933 #11 Posted January 9 2 hours ago, WHX?? said: I have wrestled with these leaking many times and not had much luck in getting them to quit. Since replacements are readily available I just replace them. Especially on tractors that they are hard to get at. replacements Completely agree on the newer style. I wanted to refurbish one with the glass sediment bowl on the 854. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 54,947 #12 Posted January 9 (edited) Sentimental leak bowls don't get messed with either. Squonkies favorite ... Just replace. Guy's gotta stay orginal on a resto Mike... The original 1/8 threaded style petcocks with the round knob are still around you look. Stens or Rotary I think. Edited January 9 by WHX?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,763 #13 Posted January 9 @Handy Don having replaced all of mine years ago , never had an issue with any of them , remember suggesting to use a silicone grease on installation for ease of installment , seating . cannot say its related , because of zero issues , but , have used , sta bil in all my fuels , with excellent results , especially referring to , no fuel hose debris at all , anyware , filter at tank and another close to carb , zero debris , when ever I have repetitive problem , love those ? look at it in every possible angle , and experiment till gone . my stand by generator , sits for months , starts right up , filters are clean / clear , carb bowl , clean / clear . as I have said , any questionable fuel , and related hose , should also be changed out , also suggest , to run a frame length 5/16 " steel brake line ? eliminate all that fuel hose break down , that upper inside frame corner , is a good spot, then clear fuel resistant hose to barb, years in , tank and carb , add 1 to 2 ounces of stabil , to all my tank top offs . no fuel issues at all . regular gas , pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
