fuel

[jim3sr 2]

can anyone tell me what the correct fuel shutoff bushing for 312-8 WH

[Ed Kennell 38,159]

Stens 125-336 Stens 125-336 Fuel Tank Bushing / Toro 46-6560 (mowpart.com)

[peter lena 8,620]

@jim3sr , suggestion , I  use dielectric grease , on that bushing fit , made for dissimilar  connections , really lets the grommet find the spot it wants to be in , also use it on the valve swap , only a suggestion . pete  

[peter lena 8,620]

@oldlineman  went after every trouble spot on the 312-8 , i,m selling .because thats the running base line ,   new fuel pump , carb, new rectifier , trans flush and refill , engine flush / refill , new headlights , wiring , complete lubrication , that wiring was a moldy grass packed mess . how can you let anything get that bad ?  the last one for me , pete

[Ed Kennell 38,159]

5 hours ago, peter lena said:

I  use dielectric grease , on that bushing

Yes, lubricate the bushing....I tend to use vasoline on rubber parts.

 

I have also found it is much easier  if I just start the barbed fitting in the grommet in the flange only to the first barb,  then insert the grommet fully into the tank.

Then push the barbed fitting in to expand and seal the  grommet to the tank.

[peter lena 8,620]

@Ed Kennell  like STENS  items , just got an air filter , for $ 8  , free shipping on amazon , when I  first started on that fuel tank valve replacement , its in an awkward  spot / angle , did not like the twisting grab of the rubber , was not letting it fully set into place . often use dielectric grease / oil  in fitting areas , another thing is getting a lifting push on that set up . always looking for an easier fix, pete.