[Mg-mmm] J2 fuel tank mounted reserve valve

[Chris Nowlan]

Hi Sky, 

These seals are always troublesome, particularly if the car is laid up for
extended periods which allows the seals to dry out & shrink. Same is true of
P-N valves which are basically the same. 

Moss does stock # 589-220 cork seals which are used on early TR2's and early
TR3 that use a very similar valve. The diameter is correct but they are a
bit short, two can be glued together and then the end of the seal needs to
be cut at a 45 degree angle. Before fitting, soak for some significant
period in oil.   As a last resort, consider using silicone caulk to cement
the whole valve together and then rely on the "dipstick method" 

Someone was offering Teflon "corks" but can't recall who that was. 

Good luck

Chris Nowlan
L2 002

-----Original Message-----
From: Mg-mmm [mailto:mg-mmm-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Schuyler
Hoffman
Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2017 6:56 PM
To: mg-mmm at autox.team.net
Subject: [Mg-mmm] J2 fuel tank mounted reserve valve

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement seal for the fuel reserve
valve  mounted on the top of the fuel tank on my J2?  The seal has dried up,
cracked, and contacted so it doesn't seal anymore.  The fuel pump just sucks
air through the top of the valve.

 

Sky Hoffman

J2648
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