Fuel filter drain valve

[SnowDrift]

Is there another source for this valve?

http://www.ssdieselsupply.com/p618_remote_fuel_filter_drain_valve_.html

 

[jrsavoie]

I would think somebody would have a used one.

 

[SnowDrift]

I already have a used one. sorry - being a smart mouth.

Mine is really cranked down to keep it from leaking and I wasn't sure I could even get it open without breaking it.

 

[jrsavoie]

are they rebuildable?

 

[ak diesel driver]

is it leaking out the hose or around the shaft?

 

[SnowDrift]

shaft

 

[ak diesel driver]

I'm assuming when you say out have it really cranked down your talking about the nut

 

[Steve83]

Tighten the packing nut around the shaft, or remove it & the handle to replace the packing. You can also inspect the valve seat while it's open.

But there's nothing special or magical about that cheap original valve. You can replace it with anything that can tolerate the diesel, heat, & vibration. I'd look for a newer 1/4-turn ball valve with teflon seals - that'd never wear out, leak, or fail.

 

[SnowDrift]

I'm assuming when you say out have it really cranked down your talking about the nut

Cranked down with the T-handle.

Ball valve would be nice. I agree.