Airtex E8902 Debacle

jplutz said:
BobR, Where did you get the ball valve cutoff? I have not installed my pump yet and all my work is done on my back in the yard. The thought of gas down the arm is unpleasant. A good leakproof cutoff is what I need to have when changing the filter. JPL
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Here's a page with the valve I used. I need to tell you that I changed out the plastic filter with a metal, NAPA # 3031, fuel filter for obvious reasons. I also insulated the filter with a piece of thin rubber mat from the frame. Secured it with tie wraps around the filter. I didn't like metal to metal. Also, this week I changed out the metal NAPA filter after 2 1/2 yrs and the plastic ball valve worked as it should. Saved a big mess!

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...Off+Valves+Clamps+Briggs+&+Stratton+&_sacat=0
 
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BobR35 said:
Here's a page with the valve I used. I need to tell you that I changed out the plastic filter with a metal, NAPA # 3031, fuel filter for obvious reasons. I also insulated the filter with a piece of thin rubber mat from the frame. Secured it with tie wraps around the filter. I didn't like metal to metal. Also, this week I changed out the metal NAPA filter after 2 1/2 yrs and the plastic ball valve worked as it should. Saved a big mess!

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...Off+Valves+Clamps+Briggs+&+Stratton+&_sacat=0
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Thank You, Bob, Glenn, and of course, PeteH, who always, always makes sure that the visually challenged get a good picture to look at! JPL
 
Like some others here, my '47 has had an Airtex from a least 20-30 years ago. Works fine with a toggle switch and used only at start-ups when car has been sitting.
 
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