a leaking fuel shutoff valve

Posted by Wayne Parker on December 29, 1997 at 16:41:46

I recently replaced the fuel shutoff valve that screws into the bottom of the gas tank.It is a repro valve.When the valve is turned off it does not leak.However, when it is open, there seems to be a slight leak where the fuel line screws on.By slight, I mean maybe one drop will collect on the shutoff valve and drip onto the floor mat every couple of minutes.I have tightened the fitting quite tight and I am afraid of cracking it if I tighten it much more.Any suggestions as to how I might stop the leak.By the way, the fuel line as well as the glass sediment bowl are repros.

Follow Ups:
Re: a leaking fuel shutoff valve DJ.Voyce December 30, 1997 at 23:32:37(0)
Re: a leaking fuel shutoff valve Larry Jenkins December 30, 1997 at 17:57:01(0)
Re: a leaking fuel shutoff valve Dave Sturges December 30, 1997 at 13:28:02(0)

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