Curtis quick drain

[keepitrunning]

Mine started leaking after 20 years of service, not a bad service life for
something that I can replace for less than $10 at aircraft Spruce, or $14
from Sacramento Sky ranch. But since it is brass and looks to be in great
shape, I would just like to replace it's rubber seal. I thought it was an
o-ring, but it is a tiny rubber washer. I found what I thought was the
perfect replacement from Mc Master Carr, had to order 100 of them. Sadly
they do not fit. I asked the FBO guys next door and they said they used to
be able to order the seals but they can't get them any more. BTW the new
valve that I ordered from Spruce will be here next week.

Does anyone know of a source of just the seals?

Thanks for any info or suggestions.

[Cy Galley]

Curtis will not sell the seals. They know that about the time the seal goes
the riveted retainer pops off and lets everything drain out. You can buy
the D-seals in 100 lots at $3.75 each or $375 but not from Curtis.

You can replace it with new for less than $15 You can get a steel quick
drain for the same money that has a replaceable o-ring seal and there is no
brass to work harden and crack off.

--
Cy Galley - Chair,
AirVenture Emergency Aircraft Repair
A Service Project of Chapter 75
EAA Safety Programs Editor - TC
EAA Sport Pilot


"Richard Riley" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 24 Dec 2005 06:25:15 GMT, "keepitrunning"
> > wrote:
>
> :Mine started leaking after 20 years of service, not a bad service life
> for
> :something that I can replace for less than $10 at aircraft Spruce, or $14
> :from Sacramento Sky ranch. But since it is brass and looks to be in
> great
> :shape, I would just like to replace it's rubber seal. I thought it was
> an
> :o-ring, but it is a tiny rubber washer. I found what I thought was the
> :perfect replacement from Mc Master Carr, had to order 100 of them. Sadly
> :they do not fit. I asked the FBO guys next door and they said they used
> to
> :be able to order the seals but they can't get them any more. BTW the new
> :valve that I ordered from Spruce will be here next week.
> :
> :Does anyone know of a source of just the seals?
> :
> :Thanks for any info or suggestions.
>
> Have you tried talking to Curtis directly?
> http://www.curtissuperiorvalve.com/contact.html

[Cy Galley]

I believe the company selling Curtis D-seals in lot of 100 is TrimCraft.


"Cy Galley" > wrote in message
news:%ycrf.645052$x96.610158@attbi_s72...
> Curtis will not sell the seals. They know that about the time the seal
> goes the riveted retainer pops off and lets everything drain out. You can
> buy the D-seals in 100 lots at $3.75 each or $375 but not from Curtis.
>
> You can replace it with new for less than $15 You can get a steel quick
> drain for the same money that has a replaceable o-ring seal and there is
> no brass to work harden and crack off.
>
> --
> Cy Galley - Chair,
> AirVenture Emergency Aircraft Repair
> A Service Project of Chapter 75
> EAA Safety Programs Editor - TC
> EAA Sport Pilot
>
>
> "Richard Riley" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Sat, 24 Dec 2005 06:25:15 GMT, "keepitrunning"
>> > wrote:
>>
>> :Mine started leaking after 20 years of service, not a bad service life
>> for
>> :something that I can replace for less than $10 at aircraft Spruce, or
>> $14
>> :from Sacramento Sky ranch. But since it is brass and looks to be in
>> great
>> :shape, I would just like to replace it's rubber seal. I thought it was
>> an
>> :o-ring, but it is a tiny rubber washer. I found what I thought was the
>> :perfect replacement from Mc Master Carr, had to order 100 of them.
>> Sadly
>> :they do not fit. I asked the FBO guys next door and they said they used
>> to
>> :be able to order the seals but they can't get them any more. BTW the new
>> :valve that I ordered from Spruce will be here next week.
>> :
>> :Does anyone know of a source of just the seals?
>> :
>> :Thanks for any info or suggestions.
>>
>> Have you tried talking to Curtis directly?
>> http://www.curtissuperiorvalve.com/contact.html
>
>

[keepitrunning]

Cy, thanks for the info.
Gary

"Cy Galley" > wrote in message
news:Uwhrf.430651$084.76120@attbi_s22...
>I believe the company selling Curtis D-seals in lot of 100 is TrimCraft.

>> Curtis will not sell the seals. They know that about the time the seal
>> goes the riveted retainer pops off and lets everything drain out. You
>> can buy the D-seals in 100 lots at $3.75 each or $375 but not from
>> Curtis.
>>
>> You can replace it with new for less than $15 You can get a steel quick
>> drain for the same money that has a replaceable o-ring seal and there is
>> no brass to work harden and crack off.
>>
>> --
>> Cy Galley - Chair,
>> AirVenture Emergency Aircraft Repair
>> A Service Project of Chapter 75
>> EAA Safety Programs Editor - TC
>> EAA Sport Pilot
>>
>>
>> "Richard Riley" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Sat, 24 Dec 2005 06:25:15 GMT, "keepitrunning"
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>> :Mine started leaking after 20 years of service, not a bad service life
>>> for
>>> :something that I can replace for less than $10 at aircraft Spruce, or
>>> $14
>>> :from Sacramento Sky ranch. But since it is brass and looks to be in
>>> great
>>> :shape, I would just like to replace it's rubber seal. I thought it was
>>> an
>>> :o-ring, but it is a tiny rubber washer. I found what I thought was the
>>> :perfect replacement from Mc Master Carr, had to order 100 of them.
>>> Sadly
>>> :they do not fit. I asked the FBO guys next door and they said they
>>> used to
>>> :be able to order the seals but they can't get them any more. BTW the
>>> new
>>> :valve that I ordered from Spruce will be here next week.
>>> :
>>> :Does anyone know of a source of just the seals?
>>> :
>>> :Thanks for any info or suggestions.
>>>
>>> Have you tried talking to Curtis directly?
>>> http://www.curtissuperiorvalve.com/contact.html
>>
>>
>
>

[Harvey Spencer]

I heard that some idiot installed a seal incorrectly and drained all the
fuel out of his tank so Curtis doesn't want the
liability so they don't sell replacement parts.
"keepitrunning" > wrote in message
. ..
> Mine started leaking after 20 years of service, not a bad service life for
> something that I can replace for less than $10 at aircraft Spruce, or $14
> from Sacramento Sky ranch. But since it is brass and looks to be in great
> shape, I would just like to replace it's rubber seal. I thought it was an
> o-ring, but it is a tiny rubber washer. I found what I thought was the
> perfect replacement from Mc Master Carr, had to order 100 of them. Sadly
> they do not fit. I asked the FBO guys next door and they said they used
> to be able to order the seals but they can't get them any more. BTW the
> new valve that I ordered from Spruce will be here next week.
>
> Does anyone know of a source of just the seals?
>
> Thanks for any info or suggestions.
>