Fuel Tank Shut Off Solenoid Install

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Thanks to Opossum & scrivyscriv

GeorgeO. · Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 3:55 pm Post subject:

Gonna get me one for my bus. Thanks for the information!

Wildthings · Samba Member Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50337

Thanks for the parts list, this might inspire me to get going on my own system.

As a theft deterrent I want to power mine through the ignition and have a hidden cut off switch up front somewhere.

tootype2crazy · Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 4:29 pm Post subject:

I am failing to understand how this attaches to the tank. Do you have to cut off the old spout and then drill a hole? If so that would be great because the supply side on my FI tank broke off and is about 1/4" long - just enough to get a hose on and clamp down securely. I need to fix it but I wasn't sure how as the originals are brazed on I believe and I am not getting a torch anywhere near my gas tank.
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busdaddy · Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 4:47 pm Post subject:

rneithammer · Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 5:36 pm Post subject:

I'm getting ready to so this myself. Got the parts kit as recommended by OPossum, and I also got a right angle AN6 to 1/4" NPT fitting in addition to the straight version. Not sure how I'm going to rig a support bracket for the solenoid valve, but I'm sure that I want to do it in some way that does not involve drilling holes in the bus. Any suggestions?

SGKent · Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 7:49 pm Post subject:

I remember a sender about that weight and length snapping off a fitting about that size at Willow Springs Raceway. Cause - a little weight with a lot of leverage can do strange things. Also the piece you connect to is only as thick as the inside OD to the valley in the thread. It isn't as thick as one thinks. I'd rethink that so the weight is carried by a bulkhead and the connector is flexible but who am I to know anything.
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mnskmobi · Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 8:10 pm Post subject:

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Desertbusman · Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 9:46 pm Post subject:

Here is my custom tank connector from last year. Likewise I did not want the valve hanging off the tank but rather securely mounted elsewhere. It has 1/8" FNPT for either a 1/4" tubing fitting or a 1/4" hose barb. Preferably steel tubing if the valve is mounted to the body somewhere or hose if the valve is mounted to a bracket on the trans. Try to keep the valve away from unnecessary heat such as the exhaust.

When you order the valve, like mentioned, get it with the mounting holes. I had to drill and tap mine and that is really hard aluminum. Also when you order it be sure and use the discount code like we've mentioned in other threads.

The stock steel tube going around the end of the shroud on a T-1 can be easily duplicated using 1/4" brake line fron a FLAPS. And inspite of not understanding G.S Scott's report of hose failure I still think the 1/4" Gates Barracade is probably the best bet.

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ewdb92 · Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 10:39 am Post subject:

Here are a few pics of my installation. I made a bracket for the bolt just in front of the tank outlet and secured the valve with a 1-1/4" electrical conduit clamp. It's been perfect for over 1000 miles now. For those with the eye for detail, I did install hose clamps after the third photo was taken. Might replace the short hose from tank to valve with a metal line at some point.

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Jeff Geisen · Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 10:48 am Post subject:

... with my luck the bus theif would winch mine up onto a roll off tow truck.
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airschooled · Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 2:01 pm Post subject:

ewdb92 · Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 2:24 pm Post subject:

Desertbusman · Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 4:29 pm Post subject:

Here is the solenoid valve install that I had ended up with.

There were a lot of otter issues I wanted to deal with at the time so that's why my install is more complex. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=578216&highlight=shutoff+valve
And then there are various ways to wire it up and control it.
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webwalker · Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 12:54 pm Post subject:

Desertbusman · Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 3:32 pm Post subject:

Thanks M.

I'm not thrilled with the filter. I miss the $3 plastic throwaways. You can replace them once in a while whether they need it or not.
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JasonBaker · Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:34 am Post subject:

How is the valve holding up? I was going to order from the link, but it tells me to call a distributor for qty between 1-10

ewdb92 · Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:53 am Post subject:

JasonBaker · Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 6:20 am Post subject:


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