Gas cut off valve

[charles in east texas]

Is the gas cut off valve supposed to have a spring in it and if so where can I purchase one. Bratton does no carry this spring. I am having a time trying to get this one to quit leaking. Charles

 

[J Franklin]

Try your hardware store for many different springs.

 

[700rpm]

Have you tried to reseat the valve? I used some polishing compound and finished up with toothpaste on mine, and it sealed up fine.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Have you tried to reseat the valve? I used some polishing compound and finished up with toothpaste on mine, and it sealed up fine.

I did the same and have had no leaks since doing it 20 years ago.

For the spring you can also cut down a longer spring and grind the cut end flat.

 

[Mike V. Florida]

I know it's been a while since I rebuilt mine but I don't remember any spring.

I took it apart, applied some while toothpaste and chucked the movable part in a cordless drill and spun it in the body at a low speed until polished.