Push-Pull Controls for Fuel & Fuel Return Lines

[18rabbit]

I need a couple of push-pull controls and housing. They will control the open/close for the fuel line and the fuel return line.<br /><br />

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<br /><br />I’ve been web searching for days and can only find a single model thru West Marine. Any idea where I can get these things? I also need the appropriate brass valves for the fuel lines. Thanks!

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Push-Pull Controls for Fuel & Fuel Return Lines

I saw them things not too long ago (single housings) and can remember where to save my life! <br /><br />Have you tried to contact Teleflex/Morse? http://www.teleflexmorse.com/home.asp?ID=2 <br /><br />Here's a Conbraco/Apollo valve that might do ya! The handle is just differnt is all.. <br />

<br /> http://www.conbraco.com/products/marine/indexmar.html

 

[richg99]

Re: Push-Pull Controls for Fuel & Fuel Return Lines

Hmmmmmm... Wouldn't a replacement choke cable ( Auto Zone) from a car work ( other than the rusting problems if you use in salt water)?????

 

[18rabbit]

Re: Push-Pull Controls for Fuel & Fuel Return Lines

Thanks Snapper and Rich.<br /><br />I’ve been all thru the Teleflex website. They make (distribute?) the critters in the photo above. Special order only from West Marine?…there has to be other sources!<br /><br />I have come across that ball valve Snapper tossed out there, too. The original diesel tank had a valve with a lever like the typical Apollo ball valves. Initially I didn’t care either way but I read some of the design parameters for push/pull applications. The torque needed at the valve has to be multiplied by a value relative to the all the bend radii of the cable when it is installed/routed. A small difference in the valve lever size can make a big difference in cable size needed…if I want to do this right. <br /><br />I was hoping to be able to isolate the fuel at the tank without having to pull up the floor to do it. Maybe I should just hard plumb the fuel line to an area where I want to install the Walbro, Gulf Coast and Racor filters for the fuel polishing system. There should be plenty of valves in that! <br /><br />Hey Snapper-thanks again for the links on fuel polishing! Found a 24v Walbro in-line diesel fuel pump on Ebay, too.

 

[airman]

Re: Push-Pull Controls for Fuel & Fuel Return Lines

If the torque is a problem why not just make up a longer arm for the valve? Should be easy to do. Make sure you exercise the valves regularly or the cables will be jammed up when you need them most.