Study the end of the cock closely - you'll see a line across it. Set the line across the valve and it's closed - set it in line and the valve is open. For the drain, you can buy one second-hand and install it. Install a short nipple and cap on the end of the valve and that way the tank won't drain if the cock is accidentally opened
Thanks. I'll look for the line. The way it is mounted makes seeing anything difficult as the square nub for operating it is facing up towards the tank and this also makes it a dirt magnet obscuring any markings. But knowinga mark is there will help.
Thanks! i had the same problem after replacing the fuel filters. i ended up taking a line off and watching the flow. i did not know about the line, but as TOP says, it is very difficult to see anything back in that cubby hole.also i had to cut off a wrench to work the valve. but i love the machine!
How would I know if its open or not? I dont see that line.
That "dimple" on the flat may be the indicator. That should be a quarter turn valve. (a simple but effective trick for those square heads - double nut a short bolt so you can put two sockets end to end, works for the standard size drive - effectively converts male to female socket ends allowing the female end of the second socket to fit the square head of the valve-plug-etc.)
That "dimple" on the flat may be the indicator. That should be a quarter turn valve. (a simple but effective trick for those square heads - double nut a short bolt so you can put two sockets end to end, works for the standard size drive - effectively converts male to female socket ends allowing the female end of the second socket to fit the square head of the valve-plug-etc.)
Any way yo confirm the fuel lines is open?
normally they have a line diagonally across the square drive. when it line up with the outlet port its open. clean the cruds and paint off. so you can see it. the once confirmed mark it with white paint so you can see the bloody thing.
or remove it and fit a normal ball valve.
"i reject your reality and substitute my own" - adam savage. i suspect my final words maybe "well shit, that didnt work"
instead of perfection some times we just have to accept practicality
The square stem should have a line in it , cut or stamped. So wire brush the end, then stick the camera in there and look. Line is open if the mark is going the same way the fuel line is. The line turned 90 degrees to fuel line is off.
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