Fuel shut-off valve

Thanks for all your efforts Larry,

1/4" pipe thread, is that parallel or tapered? Do you happen to know if it is NPS thread (American) or BSP (British pipe thread)?

I have found a tap on eBay - Chinese of course! And will order a cheap one as I might only ever use it once.
 
Good Afternoon everyone,

An update on the leaking fuel cut-off valve. As mentioned I bought a new one from Brattons but was not sure if the thread was correct. I contacted Brattons and the valve makers Snyder's. Both came back with the same information it is a 1/4" x 18 NPT thread.

Following Larrys40's, suggestion I bought a new 1/4" x 18 NPT die (probably the only living example in France!), ran it through the outlet in the tank. Carefully tried the new cut-off valve, and now we have a beautiful tight fit. Connected the outlet pipe top the firewall, put in some fuel.........NO LEAK!

I know I was probably being over careful, but I think it is better to double check the thread rather than muck up the tank outlet thread. Can you imagine the hassle if you did that?

Thank you again everyone for all your input.

Tony
 
Tony
Wonderful !!! Glad it all worked out.
Many thanks for taking the time to get back to us at the forum and posting your follow up.
For those of us who are technically regular contributors we are most appreciative .
All the best to you and keep sharing your Model A experiences from France .
Incidentally my daughter I believe is going to school for a semester next year there.
I will drop you a pm soon
Larry Shepard
 
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