Re: needle valve won't quit leaking

Posted by Vern-MI on March 03, 2005 at 11:39:50 from (207.69.138.198):

In Reply to: needle valve won't quit leaking posted by cjm in wi on March 03, 2005 at 10:36:13:

Contaminant in the gas in the form of VERY small rust particles will prevent the needle from fully seating. You may want to try additional in-line pleated paper gas filter. Otherwise you may have to resort to turning off the gas valve when not using or find a suitable viton tipped needle to use in place of the metal one. This will allow some compliance and effect a seal between the needle tip and seat. I had to do this on an old motorcycle in order to get it to stop leaking. Ended up finding a viton tipped needle which fit the same diameter but was to long then grinding the overall length to match the original solid steel needle.

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