Why no cranky?

[zman]

I heard way back when the single carb manifolds first came out a fix for a problem was venting the gas cap, I cant recall if it was a flooding issue or low fuel supply under load but they would leave the gas cap loose or they punched it out, but then you have to smell gas while riding.

 

[chuck c]

I just gave it a try. It fired up very easily and ran well, so it didn't leak excessive gas into the engine overnight. I think as long as I remember to shut off the fuel it's ok. I believe that's what it's there for!

 

[chuck c]

A quick search turned up this lazy/forgetful man's solution:
https://www.dan-marc.com/rv-parts-12-volt-fuel-shut-off-valves.html

 

[dan filipi]

I put one of those on mine a while back then after switching carbs and engine I got lazy putting it back lol.

 

[Ansimp]

dan filipi » Mon May 02, 2016 7:24 am[/url]":14kct1e5]
I put one of those on mine a while back then after switching carbs and engine I got lazy putting it back lol.

:smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: :doh:

 

[zman]

chuck c » Sun May 01, 2016 12:07 pm[/url]":1sbclx6c]
A quick search turned up this lazy/forgetful man's solution:
https://www.dan-marc.com/rv-parts-12-volt-fuel-shut-off-valves.html

Funny I just mentioned one of those on your other thread, looks compact enough, I have one for a car that is too bulky.

 

[dan filipi]

This is how I did it. Worked well.

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• dan filipi
• May 1, 2016

 

[zman]

dan filipi » Sun May 01, 2016 4:27 pm[/url]":2xpsef90]
This is how I did it. Worked well.

image

• dan filipi
• May 1, 2016

Nice, I like the plumbing, put a nipple on the other side and ready to go.

 

[chuck c]

dan filipi » Sun May 01, 2016 7:27 pm[/url]":3ikwfihb]
This is how I did it. Worked well.

image

• dan filipi
• May 1, 2016

:good: That's perfect. It provides physical mounting and doesn't add 2 more hose clamps in the fuel line as it would if you put it somewhere else.

 

[chuck c]

$12 plus shipping and the problem is solved.

U.S. Solid
Size: 1/4"
pn: USS2-00051
Material: Brass
Country of Manufacture: China
Suitable For: diesel fuel, kerosine, alcohol etc., Air, Gas, Oil, Water
Suitable for outdoor use: Yes
Operation: Normally Closed
Voltage:12V DC
gasket: VITON

https://www.ebay.com/itm/U-S-Solid-...425919?hash=item41a626a9bf:g:F54AAOSwxp9W3jVW

 

[dan filipi]

There ya go.