What is the ID, 1/4, 3/8, 5/16, of the fuel line on the B2650? Any suggestions on what shutoff valve to get; ease of install and fit? Also if you have pictures of it installed that would be great.
Fuel Line Shutoff Valve
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85Hokie
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BX-25D ,PTB. Under Armor, '90&'92-B7100HST's, '06 BX1850 FEL
On my BX .....which may or may not be the same......
it was 8mm.....or 5/16 and I used...
https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Brass-Water-Shutoff-Valve/dp/B018HMFG7O
I had to place it BEFORE the first filter .......which was a little PITA....but worth it!
it was 8mm.....or 5/16 and I used...
https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Brass-Water-Shutoff-Valve/dp/B018HMFG7O
I had to place it BEFORE the first filter .......which was a little PITA....but worth it!
Always wondered with this, does this method not induce the same undesirable effect of running out of fuel (bubbles in the fuel line)?
The only time I would use it would be when changing the fuel filter, trying to eliminate the mess.
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That is why I did it ....changing those two filters can be a pain on the BX.....cutting off the fuel first ONLY gets you a little wet with the fresh old spice smell of diesel!
On the BX .......even if the fuel line is empty - simply turning the key to the "on" position will activate the fuel pump and it will pump the air back to the tank over 20-30 seconds!
Interesting. I'm interested in this primarily for the purposes of complicating theft. Currently out of town and wishing I'd have done more than chaining the steering wheel and pulling the ignition fuse...
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This may not be the answer then.......On the BX you would need to crawl up and under JUST to find the cut off valve.
Depending on how long a tractor sits ......I have heard of those that have FEL , raise the front end, remove a wheel and place the wheel elsewhere not to be seen, sounds drastic - but damn sure will slow down a thief.
IF it can roll, a thief with time will make it roll away.......thing truck with trailer and winch