Gascolator

[animalmover]

Hi All,

I can't seem to find a part number for my glass gascolator. Any ideas? I'm trying to replace the silicone gaskets and don't want to remove to replace until I have new parts.

Thanks

Chris

[kerry]

I make my gascolator gaskets out of cork gasket material and I apply the smallest amount of silicone possible.  With out the silicone mine will leak over time when I turn on my electric boost pump.

[orionflt]

I didn't say this.... Tractor supply.......My gascolator on my mooney is the same one installed on my old farm tractor, you do the math. 

[Dcflyn]

This gascolator? Mine won't drain and I suspect needs new o-rings. I've pulled it from the plane, but I don't know how to get it apart to expose the o-rings. Any tips?

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[N601RX]

Your missing some parts from yours. The manual may show them. I can make a picture next time I'm at the airport, I currently have the bottom side opened up.

[carusoam]

Two different issues... I think...

(1) DC is showing an aluminum version similar to my 65C...

My 65C's gascolater would get clogged by materials that settled on the down side of the screen...

If you have the mild steal fuel necks at the top of the tanks... They rust and flake tiny tidbits that fit through the screen and pack up the drain... Get the SS alternative

(2) the OP is talking about a glass version of the same device, but the older design.

Best regards,

-a-

[orionflt]

his gascolator is a glass bowl style located in the nose wheel well, in later models the changed the style and location.

 

Brian

[Dcflyn]

I pulled the screen and it didn't show any particles. That's good, but the part that looks like a tiny butter churn won't work properly. I suspect we'll get it serviced. Another $250 I suspect. :-/

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[animalmover]

Always amazed at the amount of knowledge on the board!

Thanks All

[carusoam]

The C's butter churn shaft is mildish steel? Mine 'rusted' a notch in itself. The notch caused challenges with its (not it's?) operation. Getting the proper SS replacement part is key.

Good project for an owner to work with his mechanic....

Definitely check the shaft for completeness...

Water was a challenge for 65 Cs, stored outside, with mild steal fuel necks....

Best regards,

-a-

[Dcflyn]

Carusoam, so where did you find the replacement part?

[carusoam]

My mechanic took care of the detail on that. Unfortunately, it is a memory that won't be coming back...

Wish I could further help,

-a-

[Dcflyn]

FYI to all...used replacement ranges from $500-$1250. We got several quotes from across the country. Done. Let's see what the weekend holds in store...

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