In-line fuel shutoff valves

[Deejayel 1]

I'm wanting to install so valves for each wing tank. I see an in-line option available at spruce. Which ones are you using?

Thanks

[1avidflyer 1983]

All my Avids had/have Part # 05-01042 (Aircraft spruce part #) for fuel valves. Jim

[EDMO 1078]

I bought real nice chrome-plated 1/4 turn, ball valves from Grainger - about $10 each - with 3 changeable handles.

ED in MO

Edited 5 May 2013 by Ed In Missouri

[Av8r3400 1179]

I got mine from Ace Hardware...  

 

$4.99

[akflyer 1427]

http://www.cps-parts.com/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=60

 

I used the 7301 valves on mine

 

[Deejayel 1]

I think my hose id is 3/8. Ill check again. The s/o valves are for 1/4 id hose....

[EDMO 1078]

My Grainger valves can be ordered any size - I bought the 3/8 size which also take 3/8 NPT fittings for -6 tube or push-on for 3/8 hose. You can get cheaper brass valves from them - I just liked the chrome and spent a few more bucks.

ED in MO

[Deejayel 1]

Grainger is close by. Ill check them out tomr.

Any pictures of your installation?

[EDMO 1078]

Mine are not installed yet - plan for one on each tank, and one main valve in cockpit - part # 1PZA8.

Believe this part number is used for 2 sizes, but there are two more sizes.

ED IN MO

Edited 7 May 2013 by Ed In Missouri

[lv2plyguitar 172]

Check at the local ATV, Motorcycle store.  They usually have a selection.

[EDMO 1078]

Check at the local ATV, Motorcycle store.  They usually have a selection.

Good advice - I haven't had a Harley for years - Going to check with my flying buddy about size of fuel lines and shutoffs for his Hardly.

Ed in MO

[Deejayel 1]

Nothing at ace. Grainger tomr. I found some on ebay for 13 shipped if grainger doesn't pan out. Also going to swing by my local atv shop tomr

[C5Engineer 1170]

I would be in trouble if I ever physically went to a Grainger!

[EDMO 1078]

I would be in trouble if I ever physically went to a Grainger!

I have their free catalog with lots of index cards marking my "wants"!

ED

[Nico 2]

Take care with the in-line fuel valves, See the topic Air/vapor lock in general. I had two engine failures due to the valves.

[C5Engineer 1170]

Thank you for sharing that info Nico! How far are you from Sevilla or Rota? I spend a lot of time at the Navy Base in Rota on the Southern Coast for work.

[EDMO 1078]

Just bringing to mind the importance of connecting vent lines between header tank and wing tank - We installed two wing tanks in the J3, but the STC did not provide for a vent line connecting them - The wing tanks have shutoff valves and are only used to refill the header tank while in flight - The problem is that the header tank has to get down below the fill line before the wing tank will drain into it because of airlock - good thing we raised the fill fitting a little higher than standard, or we would be running on fumes before wing tank would flow fuel...

EDMO