---------------------------------------------------------- Commander-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 05/23/09: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:06 PM - Sump Drain valve for 680F (Randy Dettmer, AIA) 2. 03:20 PM - Re: Sump Drain valve for 680F (Moe-rosspistons) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:06:20 PM PST US From: "Randy Dettmer, AIA" Subject: Commander-List: Sump Drain valve for 680F The last time I drained fuel from the center tank sump, the valve did not close completely and fuel continued to drip overboard. After opening and closing several times, the dripping stopped. I have not opened the valve since, for fear of it sticking open again. Has anybody experienced this situation..?? I was unable to identify the valve in my parts manual. Is it the same in all Commanders..?? I may need a replacement valve. Anyone have one..?? Thanks. Randy Dettmer, AIA 680F / N6253X Dettmer Architecture 663 Hill Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 805 541 4864 / Fax 805 541 4865 www.dettmerarchitecture.com ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:20:29 PM PST US From: "Moe-rosspistons" Subject: Re: Commander-List: Sump Drain valve for 680F Randy, This valve (the twist valve that you access through the small door under the wing) looks suspiciously like the Eelco valve that I used to shut off the fuel in my D Altered 57 Chevy. Drag Car equipped with early Hilborn Injectors in about 1972. Meaning that it was military surplus. Most likely the valve needs to be removed and new "o" rings installed. You are correct that the valve is not listed in the Commander parts book, which is a very good thing.......................... Regards. Moe N680RR Proud Holder of The Golden Pedal Award From: Randy Dettmer, AIA Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 1:57 PM Subject: Commander-List: Sump Drain valve for 680F The last time I drained fuel from the center tank sump, the valve did not close completely and fuel continued to drip overboard. After opening and closing several times, the dripping stopped. I have not opened the valve since, for fear of it sticking open again. Has anybody experienced this situation..?? I was unable to identify the valve in my parts manual. Is it the same in all Commanders..?? I may need a replacement valve. Anyone have one..?? Thanks. Randy Dettmer, AIA 680F / N6253X Dettmer Architecture 663 Hill Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 805 541 4864 / Fax 805 541 4865 www.dettmerarchitecture.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message commander-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Commander-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/commander-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/commander-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.