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Advice on re seating a float valve and needle

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Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP):
Does sound a bit too much for that can you not get new ones?
Cheers
Bitsa

simonster:
Buying new obviously would solve the issue, but wherever possible I've refurbed on this build and brass fittings should in principle never wear out given normal usage? Plus I was unsure as to whether new would have the same issues, metal on metal opposed to rubber ended needle and what working pressures these valves are tested to, given the pressure created in the fuel tank in warmer weather? Or should the fuel cock always be closed at the end of each journey?


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matthewmosse:
My own experiences are faily limmited, I did put several hundred thousand miles on my 500/4 and only ever needed to soak the carbs in redex if they started sticking, and I generally always try to turn the fuel tap off if not in use.

simonster:
I'm not going to chance it so ordered a set on fleabay.


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