Curtis quick drain

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.

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
-ring, but it is a tiny rubber washer. I found what I thought was the
erfect 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.
:
oes 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

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
-ring, but it is a tiny rubber washer. I found what I thought was the
erfect 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.
:
oes 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, 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
-ring, but it is a tiny rubber washer. I found what I thought was the
erfect 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.
:
oes 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

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.