Viton v/s metal tipped float valves

[JTGS850GL]

I believe the solution is to purchase not only the needles but also the seats that correspond with them. That's the direction I'm going to go in.

[mikerophone]

That would be best, no doubt. I've heard of people giving them a gentle tap with a hammer while in the seat to line them up better but I'd be a little afraid of ruining the spring or seating them to the point of a groove...