Main Fuel shutoff mod

[EstesPark]

I have the funky main shut off with the rubber hoses crimped into the valve from the early 90's. Does someone have a simple solution to replacing this? Could you share a pic of what you have done? Is there a fuel valve part number which you could recommend for this modification. Much thanks for solution ideas.

[cap01]

your correct , they are funky . i used a ball valve and ran hard lines in and out . used an fittings . mounted it with clamps to the tube running forward of the flap handle , i don't have a console . i used the cup that the funky valve was supposed to mount in and made a butterfly handle to fit in the cup . no pics that i know of but could get some if needed

[cap01]

took a few pic today

[EstesPark]

Thanks for the help everyone...

[SoaringVA]

I realize this is an old thread, but I'm facing the same issue. Would this barbed fuel shutoff from Aircraft Spruce be a good replacement for the original 90's vintage valve? We will likely be using the "dash tank" option, so the 90 degree valve is probably ideal.

Also, does it matter which direction fuel flows through a valve like this?

Thanks!

[PapuaPilot]

The specs say it is for 1/4" ID hose. I'm guessing this is too small for your plane. You need to match the existing size of you fuel lines so it doesn't cause a reduction in flow.

What size fuel lines do you currently have? A picture and saying what Kitfox you have helps.