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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. 


 

Onto Radiator Removal

 
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