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fuel isolating valve

  • 30-04-2009 9:12am
    #1
    choslimi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭


    Hi, does anyone know where I could get an in line fuel isolating valve/tap. I need to replace the fuel pump on a 1972 MGB GT and would like to avoid having fuel dribbling all over the place while doing the work. Many thanks for all replies


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  • #2
    245
    Closed Accounts Posts: 760 ✭✭✭245


    Unless you're planning on needing the valve again, I'd just plug the pipe - a golf tee and jubilee clip spring to mind...


  • #3
    MercMad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭MercMad


    In order to fit the valve you'll have to open the pipe and "risk fuel dribbling all over yourself !"

    What you need is a pipe clamp.


  • #4
    Justjens
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 588 ✭✭✭Justjens


    choslimi wrote: »
    Hi, does anyone know where I could get an in line fuel isolating valve/tap. I need to replace the fuel pump on a 1972 MGB GT and would like to avoid having fuel dribbling all over the place while doing the work. Many thanks for all replies

    Ebay uk.


    MercMad wrote: »
    What you need is a pipe clamp.

    Small vise grips!


  • #5
    MercMad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭MercMad


    Justjens wrote: »
    Ebay uk.





    Small vise grips!

    ................I wouldn't use a vise grips on a fuel hose, unless I was later replacing it, especially if the hose is old.

    However you could clamp two screwdriver shafts in place with a grips, leaving the rounded shafts against the rubber. You'd need a helper though or 3 hands !! ;)


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