M38a1 Brass Fuel Line Shut Off Is it Painted ?

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M38a1 Brass Fuel Line Shut Off Is it Painted ?

Post by 70th Division » Tue Jun 15, 2021 12:57 pm

Hello,

I am working on my fuel system fuel lines. I removed my brass fuel line shut off valve to clean.
It did have OD paint on it, but it may have been painted during a repaint.
Does anyone know if it is supposed to be painted, or left unpainted ?

Here are some pics of it cleaned up, ready to reinstall.
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You can see the manufacturer, and brand of shut of valve.
Anderson Brass
Kant Leak
Detroit


Thanks for any input
Ray
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Re: M38a1 Brass Fuel Line Shut Off Is it Painted ?

Post by dpcd67 » Tue Jun 15, 2021 2:53 pm

I have had them painted and unpainted; possibly as you say, painted post production.
I leave them natural brass color. Looks cool that way.
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Re: M38a1 Brass Fuel Line Shut Off Is it Painted ?

Post by 70th Division » Tue Jun 15, 2021 3:04 pm

Hello,

Thanks !!
I think I will do just that .


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Re: M38a1 Brass Fuel Line Shut Off Is it Painted ?

Post by Ron D » Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:31 pm

Kantleak valve still made today by Anderson Brass Company in Hartsville, South Carolina.

See this: https://www.andersonbrass.com/product-p ... -off-valve
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Re: M38a1 Brass Fuel Line Shut Off Is it Painted ?

Post by 70th Division » Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:49 pm

Hello Ron,

That is pretty cool, actually a great thing !!!
Made in the USA since 1931 😁😁😁
Awesome !!

Thanks for sharing that great info.
I am glad to hear a Willys vendor is still in business !!
They build their products to last !!!

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