Thank you all for the prompt response. As usual you are a font of knowledge and advice. Your help is always appreciated. Kurt
On Sat, Dec 5, 2020 at 6:33 AM Tom Preisser <t...@ecoflight.com> wrote: > I would advise against using teflon tape as it can shed small bits which > might cause problems further along in the system. Permatex sells a product > called "lock and seal" which is intended for fuel and oil and serves as > both loctite and sealent. Maybe a bit of that if you have a bad female > thread on the manifold. > Also, we have a very small species of mud dauber wasp that will build a > nest up in the outlet, restricting outflow. I replaced my curtis drain > before I realized what had happened. I now have a plug as part of my > tiedown kit. Replacing valve is easy. Drain fuel. Install new ( pipe > thread, bronze to bronze, so don't overtorque ). Check for leaks. > Cheers, > Slacko > Pe > > On Fri, Dec 4, 2020, 22:04 Rob Thompson <amessageto...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> If you can't get the O-rings as Cath suggested and you have to buy a new >> one..... >> >> I can't recall if they are a metric thread or NPT ( >> https://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/ap/fuel_drainvalves.html) I think >> the latter. >> >> Take it to a Hydraulic shop and ask them to identify the thread for you. >> >> Use teflon tape or very carefully with thread sealant when you re-assemble >> >> regards >> Rob >> >> Rob Thompson >> 0429 493 828 >> >> >> >> On Sat, Dec 5, 2020 at 1:51 PM Kurt Redinbaugh <redinbau...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> The fuel drain on the underside of #3660 is weeping. Does anyone have >>> experience with replacing the drain valve as regards either manufacturers >>> part number or the specification of thread size for a replacement? Are >>> there any surprises when I go to remove the existing valve and install the >>> new one? >>> Many thanks >>> Kurt >>> >>
