[TR] Fuel Shutoff valve question

[tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)]

> I keep getting fuel draining into the sump, despite having a filter in
> the fuel
> line and 3 recently rebuilt carbs.

Are you sure it's coming through the carbs?  Sounds like a bad fuel pump
diaphragm to me.

> Part number 7008A-12V-O is a pilot operated

You don't want a piloted valve anyway.  They rely on the pressure of the
(fuel in this case) to operate the valve and have some minimum pressure
drop.  You need a direct acting valve.

Here's one that looks suitable, rated for 170F fuel:
http://goo.gl/4qoH8

-- Randall