Petrol "stop tap"  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.
 
 

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