If you can tug on the valve and feel resistance when it is being held on only by the MityVac, you're good to go.
On 11/17/05, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I need a chicken.... > > Thanks Don. > > Bob Rentfro > '77 300D 142 > Litchfield Park, AZ > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "LT Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 10:08 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel Shutoff Valve Replacement > > > > Just did this a couple of months ago. > > > > 1. Remove old. > > > > 2. Install new, being careful to use washer(s) AND being careful to seat > > the > > hook end of the lever. > > > > 3. Hook up a MityVac to the shutoff valve and pump. > > > > 4. If the shutoff valve doesn't fall off, reinstall screws. If it does > > fall > > off, return to step 2. > > > > 5. Test repeatedly with MityVac. The more anal you are, the more times > you > > will test. When satisfied, replace vacuum line. > > > > 6. Position fire extinguisher at front of car, just in case. > > > > 7. Pray. Then pray again. At your option, sacrifice a live chicken. > > > > 8. Have a helper start the car while you hold the fire extinguisher, > just > > in > > case. > > > > 9. When car doesn't go into runaway mode, shut eyes and say a silent > > prayer. > > > > > > > > > > On 11/17/05, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> > >> Where in the shop manual is the replacement of the fuel shutoff valve > >> addressed? > >> I can't find it. I did this a LONG time ago ( probably was successful > due > >> to beginners luck) and I know it must be done just so or bad things > >> happen. > >> > >> Thanks > >> > >> Bob Rentfro > >> '77 300D 142K > >> Litchfield Park, AZ > >> _______________________________________ > >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >> http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > >> > > > > > > > > -- > > 1977 240D > > 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle > > > > http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen > > _______________________________________ > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > _______________________________________ > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
