---------------------------------------------------------- Glasair-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 12/05/07: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:15 AM - Re: Glasair fuel selector valve (Craymondw@aol.com) 2. 08:36 AM - Re: Re: Glasair fuel selector valve (Konrad L. Werner) 3. 08:43 AM - Re: Re: Glasair fuel selector valve (Craymondw@aol.com) 4. 09:03 AM - Re: Re: Glasair fuel selector valve (Konrad L. Werner) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:15:06 AM PST US From: Craymondw@aol.com Subject: Glasair-List: Re: Glasair fuel selector valve Had a problem with the fuel selector valve. The handle became loose and I worried that I might strip the shaft indent not allowing me to switch tanks. Tony Bengalis warned about switching fuel tanks and recommended leaving the handle on main and only using the header for emergency. After that, I resorted to using Lock Tite. That really worked well but I had to use a Butane torch when it was time to get the handle off. My next fix was using a counter sunk star washer to lock the handle in place and found that worked. Don't allow the handle to wear that selector valve extension shaft out. That little three inch shaft Glasair charges $47.00 for. The whole 3 port valve assembly is $23.00 at Aircraft Spruce (P/N 05-02672). You can extend the new shaft by cutting it in half and using bronze stock tubing and sweating both ends on then drill small holes and hammer pins in. Or buy rod material, cut it out yourself, drill the two small holes, tap the top one and file in the indent. I watched a friend with a small machine shop make one in a few minutes. **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001) ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:36:48 AM PST US From: "Konrad L. Werner" Subject: Re: Glasair-List: Re: Glasair fuel selector valve Why wouldn't you just replace that old valve if it is only $23 and be done with it? After all, how much is your own bacon worth. Mine is priceless to me... Perhaps the Andair Line of valves would be the best choice, although they are a bit pricier. But then, in the big scheme of things, it is really nothing compared to crash landing after running dry with fuel still there but not readily accessible. Just my two pennies worth... ----- Original Message ----- From: Craymondw@aol.com To: glasair-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 9:14 AM Subject: Glasair-List: Re: Glasair fuel selector valve Had a problem with the fuel selector valve. The handle became loose and I worried that I might strip the shaft indent not allowing me to switch tanks. Tony Bengalis warned about switching fuel tanks and recommended leaving the handle on main and only using the header for emergency. After that, I resorted to using Lock Tite. That really worked well but I had to use a Butane torch when it was time to get the handle off. My next fix was using a counter sunk star washer to lock the handle in place and found that worked. Don't allow the handle to wear that selector valve extension shaft out. That little three inch shaft Glasair charges $47.00 for. The whole 3 port valve assembly is $23.00 at Aircraft Spruce (P/N 05-02672). You can extend the new shaft by cutting it in half and using bronze stock tubing and sweating both ends on then drill small holes and hammer pins in. Or buy rod material, cut it out yourself, drill the two small holes, tap the top one and file in the indent. I watched a friend with a small machine shop make one in a few minutes. hottest products and top money wasters of 2007. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:43:00 AM PST US From: Craymondw@aol.com Subject: Re: Glasair-List: Re: Glasair fuel selector valve After you buy the valve, you have to use an extended shaft. It is not the valve that fails, but the shaft. I replace my valve every five hundred hours. **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001) ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 09:03:11 AM PST US From: "Konrad L. Werner" Subject: Re: Glasair-List: Re: Glasair fuel selector valve I would buy the Andair Valve incl. their extension !!! I am pretty sure they'll custom make it to your exact length if neither of their existing length's would cover your need. www.andair.co.uk ----- Original Message ----- From: Craymondw@aol.com To: glasair-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 9:41 AM Subject: Re: Glasair-List: Re: Glasair fuel selector valve After you buy the valve, you have to use an extended shaft. It is not the valve that fails, but the shaft. I replace my valve every five hundred hours. hottest products and top money wasters of 2007. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message glasair-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Glasair-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/glasair-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/glasair-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.