Recent content by nabbess1930

Get the engine stand adapter sold my Snyder's or any of the other Model A supply houses. It bolts in place of the water inlet on the side of the block. It's the best in my opinion.

I appreciate the advice. That's what I always do when parking it for good, like over nite. As a comment for the Original Poster - With a real leaky float valve and a good shutoff it is possible to get a few drops of leakage as the gas line drains into the carb bowl. I noticed this on mine...

I have a new Bratton's fuel cutoff and float valve kit on the way.

I ordered a new Bratton's shut off valve, but which float valve do you guys recommend? There is a modern style and an original style.

I greatly appreciate all of the help!

So the float valve is what needs to be replaced in the carb? The entire carb does not need to be rebuilt? The truck is running fine.

Thanks for the replies. Am I correct that if I don't shut the fuel off it will keep feeding by gravity through the carb and eventually leak out? Or is there something in the carb to keep this from happening?

Ok, thanks. The carb was rebuilt not too long ago but I'll check it also.

I have a 1930 Model A pickup and can not get the carburetor to stop leaking gas over time. I always shut off the fuel and then let the truck run until the carb runs out of fuel. I have replaced the shutoff valve with 2 different new valves from Snyder's and will still have leakage after the...