Oil Quick Drain

[roee]

Hey Bruce, what part number is that?

Originally Posted by bruceh

Another +1 for the Fumoto quick drain valve. High quality and only $45 with tax and shipping from suppliers online.

Upper right corner of these photos.
...

[Bevan]

Originally Posted by flyboy1963

some folks are fans of these....you can buy them for about $25 from a truck/diesel supply place, ....
by the way, anyone in the Okanagan want one? I have 2 un-used, make me an offer!!

Interested in one. PM sent.

Bevan

[LettersFromFlyoverCountry]

How'd you decide which outlet to install it on? I installed mine on the one in the back figuring that would be lower, but I see this one is in the front.

[N130WN]

Ditto. I also installed on the front. I usually raise the tail to change the oil anyway.

https://plus.google.com/110440453325...ts/VAQSaPvCNyH

[twisted-wrench]

I installed a Fumoto as referenced and expected it to shoulder up on a crush washer. It did not. I haven't put much torque on it yet and after looking at the picture in this thread, it looks like I should not expect it to shoulder up. Did you use any thread seal?

[RV Wannabe]

Originally Posted by flyboy1963

by the way, anyone in the Okanagan want one? I have 2 un-used, make me an offer!!

I'm interested. Would it be possible to mail to the U.S?

Mark

[N130WN]

I used some plumbers paste, yes.

Originally Posted by twisted-wrench

I installed a Fumoto as referenced and expected it to shoulder up on a crush washer. It did not. I haven't put much torque on it yet and after looking at the picture in this thread, it looks like I should not expect it to shoulder up. Did you use any thread seal?

[g zero]

I installed a 24" AN hose on the sump , put a plug in the end . It is zip tied to the motor mount . It is long enough to extend out the bottom of the cowl , remove plug to drain oil .clean and simple .
Tom

[David Paule]

Thanks, everyone - this is timely since I'm putting together my firewall forward order list. On the RV-3B, there isn't a standard Van's firewall forward kit so I'm developing my own and had forgotten a quick drain.

I found that Amazon sells the Fumoto T202N for $36.95, which seems to be the best price if you're getting free shipping in the order.

On my Cessna 180, the old quick drain valve, which doesn't seen to be offered any more, is still working great with no leaks. I don't know when it was installed, but to my knowledge it's got at least 1,300 hours. Wish I could tell you what it is, they used to be the common one for the job and all the aircraft parts stores sold them.

Dave