Fuel drains

[FlyboyKC]

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

[Browncbr1]

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.

[Guest]

F391-53S is the one.

Clarence

[The-sky-captain]

In the meantime hit it with some corrosion x and work the strainer bar up and down a few times. Worked for me.

[carusoam]

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-

[neilpilot]

It's also a good idea to wear gauntlet rubber gloves.  

[MB65E]

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

[wiguy]

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.

[FlyDave]

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.

[Guest]

A quick procedure at the hospital and you won't need gloves anymore..........oops wrong type of glove.

Clarence