Petrol (stop-tap) Valve Page
The petrol valve was leaking
Situated against the left wing, just below the steering column
A closer look shows a real mess
Time to syphon the petrol tank
By the way, use a regular syphon hose. Petrol isn't easy on the palate
On the workbench
A closer look. It's always nice to see that parts are original
Polished up a mite
Some metals are just nice to look at
Needed a new cork. Tighten that little screw below the cork, expanding
it for a snug fit.
After having a devil of a time trying to adjust the cork just right, I was tempted to get a
different, more modern valve. I just couldn't bring myself to do that.
I finally got it adjusted just right.