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Kingston L4 Drain Valve

Post by suley » Sat Dec 07, 2024 11:12 pm

Hi Folks,

I am looking for the drain valve for a Kingston L4 on my 1925 Model T. Cant find it anywhere. Mine was leaking gas so I want to replace it.

Any Ideas?

TIA
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Re: Kingston L4 Drain Valve

Post by Moxie26 » Sun Dec 08, 2024 5:56 am

Soak and clean drain valve and body in carburetor cleaner, then use crocus cloth on mating surfaces of the seat and valve to obtain seal when assembled.
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Re: Kingston L4 Drain Valve

Post by Dan Hatch » Sun Dec 08, 2024 8:27 am

Is it a center drain or offset in the bowl drain?
Offset may be leaking at joint with the bowl.
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Re: Kingston L4 Drain Valve

Post by suley » Sun Dec 08, 2024 10:44 pm

Thanks for the idea! What grit crocus cloth should be used?

It is the offset drain and it was leaking at the joint with the bowl and also was passing when fully closed. I tested it by pumping air in it using a vacuum pump in blow mode and dipping it in a bowl of water.... made some bubbly!
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Re: Kingston L4 Drain Valve

Post by speedytinc » Sun Dec 08, 2024 11:07 pm

Do not use crocus cloth. Clean the brass. Tighten & tap if necessary to ensure a good seat.
May not need that treatment. If its similar to the offset NH drain, the solder has come loose. De-solder the drain body from the steel bowl, cleane real good & re-solder.
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Re: Kingston L4 Drain Valve

Post by FATMAN » Mon Dec 09, 2024 9:07 pm

I have a nos one on e bay modelt2001
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Re: Kingston L4 Drain Valve

Post by J1MGOLDEN » Tue Dec 17, 2024 5:49 pm

Send a photo or the Ebay address.
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Re: Kingston L4 Drain Valve

Post by Mark Gregush » Wed Dec 18, 2024 11:19 am

Side drain type.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/156213535424?_ ... R5qf_Kj7ZA
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

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