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Vic Baker
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Location: Carson City, Nevada
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 Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:06 am Post subject: fuel drain valves |
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I recall seeing mention of viton (?) seals being used in wing and header tank fuel drain valves. I drain my tanks for aircraft transport after each flight and as a result the fuel drain valves in the wings remain dry between flights. Would like a longer term solution than the month or two the existing seals last.
Looking for a supplier and part number.
Thanks for any help.
Vic Baker
S7 912S Warp
Phase 1 flight testing
Carson City, Nv
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| Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:38 am Post subject: fuel drain valves |
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Take one of your old “O” rings into a gasket/seal business and tell them you want Viton seals of the same size. I had to drive 170 miles one way to Oklahoma City to find a source for them. I bought 100 of them since they were about 6 cents each at the time. That was 18 months ago, so prices may have changed. I changed out the tank drains on 2 Cessna 172’s and my Kitfox, all of which use unleaded gas, right after I bought them, and they are still holding.
John Hart
KF IV, NSI Subaru
Wilburton, OK
From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Vic Baker
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 10:03 AM
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: fuel drain valves
I recall seeing mention of viton (?) seals being used in wing and header tank fuel drain valves. I drain my tanks for aircraft transport after each flight and as a result the fuel drain valves in the wings remain dry between flights. Would like a longer term solution than the month or two the existing seals last.
Looking for a supplier and part number.
Thanks for any help.
Vic Baker
S7 912S Warp
Phase 1 flight testing
Carson City, Nv
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pwmac(at)sisna.com
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| Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 5:29 pm Post subject: fuel drain valves |
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S7 should have the latest drain valves with Viton. Amber colored is
correct. If you are not sure call the company and they will send new
o-rings at no cost. I forget the name of the company. sorry. The
header valve should have a touch of gas on it anyway. The drain
valves in the wings need to be replaced with a pipe plugs since they
serve no function and are just another failure point. The drain in
the header is plenty. That is where the bad stuff settles.
Paul
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| Quote: | I recall seeing mention of viton (?) seals being used in wing and
header tank fuel drain valves. I drain my tanks for aircraft
transport after each flight and as a result the fuel drain valves in
the wings remain dry between flights. Would like a longer term
solution than the month or two the existing seals last.
Looking for a supplier and part number.
Thanks for any help.
Vic Baker
S7 912S Warp
Phase 1 flight testing
Carson City, Nv
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