New gas valve replacement...

[Bruce of MN]

find a 6 volt relay.

https://www.brattons.com/HORN-RELAY/productinfo/20040/

 

[The Master Cylinder]

I've used that kit - works well. For a driver car like mine, I recommend using a 1/4" ball valve, Fixed for life.

Synchro, is your ball valve similar to the one pictured in post #11?

 

[Synchro909]

Synchro, is your ball valve similar to the one pictured in post #11?

Yes but I modify the handle to make it more like the original. Mine is mounted directly under the tank with an elbow and I found the long handle a bit of a nuisance.

 

[5lugnuts]

Ball valve. Added a star washer to mount the original valve handle on the stem of the ball valve so it doesn't slip. The original handle is not a perfect fit on the stem of the ball valve. A lock washer might have worked also. It can't slip more than a quarter turn anyway. Good for good and isn't noticeable!

 

[larrys40]

I agree it is not just methanol . I’ve replaced many valves doing service work and the repro valves are terrible. Have another one this week that hasn’t been in more than 3 months and it’s not shutting off fully. I wish someone would make a good valve. The ball valve you have shown in your photos shuts off fine I’ll bet.
Larry Shepard

 

[Synchro909]

I agree it is not just methanol . I’ve replaced many valves doing service work and the repro valves are terrible. Have another one this week that hasn’t been in more than 3 months and it’s not shutting off fully. I wish someone would make a good valve. The ball valve you have shown in your photos shuts off fine I’ll bet.
Larry Shepard

It does every time.