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MG MGB Technical - Fuel cut-off valve

Hi,
The fuel cut-off valve of my 1980 MGB is leaking (seems to be damaged on the side). Can it be removed without consequences and what is its purpose? I can not find this valve available as spare part with any supplier...
Thank you for any inputs.
Reto
Reto Schlumpf

Remove it. They are prone to leaking and can cause serious fires. I have never seen a B with it still installed. What it is suppose to do is cut off the supply of fuel to the carburetor if you are in a wreck. There is an electric one under the dash to the left of the steering column that will cut power to the fuel pump if the car is seriously jarred.
Kimberly

Kimberly,
thank you for the comment to my question above...
:)) , will remove the valve...
Reto
Reto Schlumpf

This thread was discussed between 05/10/2006 and 06/10/2006

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