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    Default Re: Need help with fuel shutoff identification

    Jay,

    This looks like an old one. I preferred to use aluminum tubeing between the header tank and fuel valve and then on to the engine compartment so went in another direction from that valve. Check Aircraft Spruce part number
    05-23330


    It has threaded fittings you can adapt to barbs and clamps for rubber hose if you prefer or AN flaired fittings for aluminum tubing If that will be your choice.

    I would suspect with that valve, if you wanted to change out the tubing periodically, the valve would have to go as well.
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    Thanks Lowell,
    That's what I was thinking, and doing, changing the valve and hoses. I took another photo that was out of focus. It showed the lines as well. Everything I saw at Spruce was hose barb. I'll look at your suggestion.
    Thanks,
    Jay

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    Here is a photo of the whole assembly. Due to the rubber lines crimped to the valve, I'm stuck looking for a direct replacement. Anyone seen one in an old catalog?
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    Jay
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    Default Re: Need help with fuel shutoff identification

    That valve looks like the one that came with my mod III. But go to the kitfox website and look up the list of service bulletins listed. Bulletin #42 deals with that valve.

    Dutch

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    Default Re: Need help with fuel shutoff identification

    If you can't find the replacement assembly. The fittings should be able to be reused, just cut the crimped fittings off and replace the hoses, some hose clamps, and a new shut off valve.
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    Default Re: Need help with fuel shutoff identification

    Jay, I still have the valve in question, new in box. The part # on tag is 46018
    The only difference that I can see is this one has male fittings on both ends.
    I also have the little mounting bracket that is used to mount it under the panel. I will attempt to include some pics.Shoot me an offer & we'll work something out.

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    Default Re: Need help with fuel shutoff identification

    Wow! That sounds great. At lunch today I took my new valve with barb ends and the old one with lines to a hose and fittings company. They are going to order the hose and try to fab up a replacement for me. If that fails, and I should know in a few days, I'll hit you up. Ok?

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