Fuel shutoff

[TWiesen]

I'm looking at ordering the afc 111 solenoid valve to install when I get back from offshore.  I was curious if anyone could tell me the exact size fittings they used with these valves. I would like to be able to get them or order them before I come in next.  I appreciate any response.

[MarkT]

They aren't special fittings.  I just picked mine up at NAPA.  No need to special order them.

[TWiesen]

I got access to some fittings out here too so I was gonna see if they got the sizes I need.

[Louis Durocher]

They are 1/8 pipe tread

[deadwood]

To install mine I used:

About 2 feet of 5/16" ID fuel line from Autozone if you don't want to cut and reuse the old stuff.
3 each brass male 1/4" pipe thread to 5/16" ID hose barbs. Got them at Autozone also.
1 each 1/4" pipe thread female T fitting. Got at Lowes in the plumbing section.
Your preferred electrical connectors and thread sealant, if any.
5 hose clamps sized for the OD of the above mentioned fuel line

One barb goes on the inlet side of the valve (where it connects to the fuel line to your tank)
The t goes on the other end on the fitting that comes with the valve.
The two other barbs go into the other two ports of the t and connect to short fuel lines that go to your carb rails.

Once you are in there it will all be obvious

While you are there think about doing the desmog and a installing a new 5/32" ID vacuum line from the petcock to the #6 inlet runner, unless you go to a Pingle.
Also some Viton inlet O-rings and some new plugs for the other intake runners, all available from Red-Eye.
Enjoy.
 
 

[BonS]

This link is a good read and a very clean custom install using an AFC 121 valve. I'm not too sure about his using an inline filter as many have had to remove them to avoid fuel starvation under load or with low fuel levels. He also "made" a fuel line tee which you should be able to avoid with some searching the net.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,68148.0.html

Other useful links:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-8-ID-Hose-1-4-NPT-Male-Thread-Brass-Barb-Tee-Fitting-for-Water-Fuel-Boat-/310406044808

An inexpensive source for AFC valves. Minimum order of $25 though + $10 shipping which would get you two for $17.50 each. Get an extra for a friend?
http://www.centuryfuelproducts.com/brands/afc.html?dir=asc&order=price

A good write up
http://www.horseapple.com/Valkyrie/Tech_Tips/Fuel_Shutoff/fuel_shutoff.html

[deadwood]

+1
Do not get one with a filter.  Don't ask how I know this.

This link is a good read and a very clean custom install using an AFC 121 valve. I'm not too sure about his using an inline filter as many have had to remove them to avoid fuel starvation under load or with low fuel levels. He also "made" a fuel line tee which you should be able to avoid with some searching the net.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,68148.0.html

Other useful links:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-8-ID-Hose-1-4-NPT-Male-Thread-Brass-Barb-Tee-Fitting-for-Water-Fuel-Boat-/310406044808

An inexpensive source for AFC valves. Minimum order of $25 though + $10 shipping which would get you two for $17.50 each. Get an extra for a friend?
http://www.centuryfuelproducts.com/brands/afc.html?dir=asc&order=price

A good write up
http://www.horseapple.com/Valkyrie/Tech_Tips/Fuel_Shutoff/fuel_shutoff.html

[TWiesen]

Awesome!  Thanks again everyone.  I absolutely love how quick the answers come and the detail given.  Ride safe.