FlyboyKC Posted June 22, 2015 Report Posted June 22, 2015 I don't have my parts manual handy,does anyone have the part number for the wing fuel drains. I have one that just started leaking so I thought I would put an order into Spruce and have one waiting when I GOT home. Thanks, Ps. I am a new 68 M20g owner. FB Quote
Browncbr1 Posted June 22, 2015 Report Posted June 22, 2015 I think there are two different kinds. One that is flush with the skin and the other drops down a bit that looks like a bolt with a hole in the middle. One picks up lower than the other. Jose was talking about the lower one can pick up contaminates easier. Quote
The-sky-captain Posted June 22, 2015 Report Posted June 22, 2015 In the meantime hit it with some corrosion x and work the strainer bar up and down a few times. Worked for me. 1 Quote
carusoam Posted June 23, 2015 Report Posted June 23, 2015 Always good to have a spare. Don't over torque... Take the time to have a fire extinguisher near by... Things your mom would remind you to do...(aka good ideas...) Best regards, -a- Quote
neilpilot Posted June 23, 2015 Report Posted June 23, 2015 It's also a good idea to wear gauntlet rubber gloves. Â Quote
MB65E Posted June 23, 2015 Report Posted June 23, 2015 Gloves are good, but the last time I changed I wanted to be a good boy and ware gloves... I had more fuel in the glove than on the ground. My hand itched the rest of the day. Not using them next time. It evaporates faster than it soaks in I think. Just tie a hand towel around your wrist. Fuel in the arm pit really hurts. Lol. -Matt 1 Quote
wiguy Posted June 23, 2015 Report Posted June 23, 2015 I put in the 'Saf-Air' type as the Cutis type need replacing. They should have one that works for you. If I have an issue after that, I change the O-ring on the saf-air valve. I just consider the small amount of fuel that drains as a good flushing. Quote
FlyDave Posted June 23, 2015 Report Posted June 23, 2015 I had a leaky sump last year. It turned out to be debris in the valve holding it open just enough for a slow seep. Exercising the valve quick about 10 times dislodged the debris and I haven't had a leak since. Try this before replacing the drain - it may save you time and money. I do keep a spare with me in my toolbag/parts in the plane - just in case. Quote
Guest Posted June 23, 2015 Report Posted June 23, 2015 A quick procedure at the hospital and you won't need gloves anymore..........oops wrong type of glove. Clarence Quote
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