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08-27-2015, 11:10 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Winter Haven, FL
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extension
good timing, I just ordered one this morning from Aircraft Extras for my go bag:
http://www.aircraftextras.com/Valve-ext.htm
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08-27-2015, 11:23 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: up up and away
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Quote:
Originally Posted by n816kc
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whew 23 bucks, think I paid 9 at napa.
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09-02-2015, 09:08 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Boone, Iowa
Posts: 342
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Just FYI the Valve Inflation Tools (the one shown above with the gauge) went crazy at OSH and we are out until the middle of October. We can still take backorders and send when available.
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09-02-2015, 09:18 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Wichita, KS
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Mike, I too have the same problem that Dorfie above did with your inflator extension (not the full inflator with gauge). The shaft inside doesn't depress the valve stem, as if it's too short. Any recommendations for a field fix?
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09-03-2015, 07:24 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Georgia / 0GE5 / KSSI
Posts: 399
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I got mine at a local NAPA store. They have multiple lengths and chrome or brass  finish. Don't leave home without one!
Of course the other part of this item is painting a white dot on the bottom of the tire when the valve is lined up with the fairing hole.
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George
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09-03-2015, 06:51 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Prescott, AZ
Posts: 1,614
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Darn, I tried painting the bottom of my tire with a white rattle can.
Maybe I need a picture or something... the paint is everywhere but on the bottom....
Seriously though, when I see simple solutions like this I just smack my head and say, "why did I take all those screws out last time the tire looked low, but turned out to be just fine?"
I am headed for NAPA.
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09-04-2015, 10:25 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Laguna Hills, CA
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I like using a tire crayon on the sidewall. You can get 'em at O'Reilly's or Pep Boys. Stays put for a long time, but you'll want to touch it up occasionally.

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09-07-2015, 10:33 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Sonoma County
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rightrudder
I like using a tire crayon on the sidewall. You can get 'em at O'Reilly's or Pep Boys. Stays put for a long time, but you'll want to touch it up occasionally.

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White-out (remember typing errors?) will stay on the tire......... 
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09-07-2015, 10:37 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,516
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RV-10
Anyone found a way to use one of these on an RV-10?
The valve stem protrudes at such an awkward angle it takes 2 hands to attach a
Inflator tool.
No way I could do this with the wheel pants on.
At about 2 month inflation intervals,I am taking a look at the wheel and brake assembly while the nose cone of the wheel pants are off, so it offers opportunity
While a bit inconvenient
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