Thanks for sharing such a high quality report. When I shut down by B&S powered gen, I gradually feather the choke on through the final phase of fuel starvation. I wonder if this would result in less fuel in the bowl on your gen?
@BillraeZzz There is about a teaspoon left in the bowl as compared to about 1/2 ounce. There is a recessed area in the float bowl where the drain screw is, but it is below the jet that pulls the fuel into the carburetor. For me, this jet is the one that is always gummed up. Because it is no longer immersed in fuel it should not suffer from that condition anymore. I will know better in a few months if it actually works, but I am pretty confident that it will.
@Zentient1 It is a universal petcock with 1/4 inlet/outlet found on eBay. Search "Universal Fuel Flow Shut-Off Valve" and there are a bunch to choose from.
Thanks for sharing such a high quality report. When I shut down by B&S powered gen, I gradually feather the choke on through the final phase of fuel starvation. I wonder if this would result in less fuel in the bowl on your gen?
rvmacduf 1 week ago
@rvmacduf I will try it to see if it helps. Thanks for the tip.
u50214 1 week ago
Couple of questions:
I like the idea, but there seems to be quite a bit of fuel left in the bowl. I know the idea is to not have to go inside and drain it.
How much fuel is that compared to not having the shut off valve? 1/2 as much? Is it enough for you not to have to go in and drain the bowl?
How many pulls does it take to start it after running it out of fuel?
Thanks
BillraeZzz 1 week ago
@BillraeZzz There is about a teaspoon left in the bowl as compared to about 1/2 ounce. There is a recessed area in the float bowl where the drain screw is, but it is below the jet that pulls the fuel into the carburetor. For me, this jet is the one that is always gummed up. Because it is no longer immersed in fuel it should not suffer from that condition anymore. I will know better in a few months if it actually works, but I am pretty confident that it will.
u50214 1 week ago
I did this modification to my two generators today. Very straightforward... thanks for sharing.
Zentient1 1 week ago
Nicely done. Do you have any info on the particular peacock you used?
Zentient1 1 month ago
@Zentient1 It is a universal petcock with 1/4 inlet/outlet found on eBay. Search "Universal Fuel Flow Shut-Off Valve" and there are a bunch to choose from.
u50214 1 month ago