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S-Jet Inlet Valve?
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ibshane |
01-07-2018 @ 6:07 AM
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1937 Ford Fordor V8-85 221 cid On my Stromberg 97..., would there be any benefit in replacing my needle style S-jet inlet valve (Grose Jet) with the Twin-ball S-jet inlet valve? My current S-Jet:
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01-09-2018 @ 4:56 AM
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To avoid problems the old style needle with the metal tip is preferred over the Vitron tip, due to new fuels. There have been some problems with the double ball type valve sticking, due to dirt in the fuel.
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JM |
01-09-2018 @ 11:52 AM
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Uncle Max, aka Max Musgrove gave his input to this same post on Fordbarn. He recommends the Grose twin ball S jet inlet valve for several good reasons.
John
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01-09-2018 @ 11:53 AM
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Delete duplicate post
This message was edited by JM on 1-9-18 @ 11:54 AM
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ibshane |
01-11-2018 @ 3:39 AM
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Thank you fo your reply! Last I looked, there were no replies on the Ford Barn post. I will head right on over that-a-way and have a look!
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supereal |
01-16-2018 @ 1:43 PM
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I never had much luck with the ball type float. I agree that the rubber tipped needle can't be used with alcohol bearing fuel, but given that most, if not all, fuel now has some alcohol in it, any non fuel proof fuel parts of the system are suspect If you are having a problem with the stock needle inlet valve, the chances are that there is a problem with the needle, needle seat, or the float, its pivot, or the float level setting.
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