Andair Valve Fitting

[mfleming]

So my beautiful but very expensive Andair fuel valve arrived from Van's yesterday.

The AN ports are aimed sideway and I would like to rotate them 90° so they point down. The four little screws are not attached and the fittings wiggle a bit but resists gentle efforts to remove them.

Am I correct in assuming that the resistance I feel is an internal 'O' ring and I just need to pull harder?

I'm very reluctant to use any undue force as this valve was sooooo expensive. (although $25 cheaper at Van's compared to AS)

[Carl Froehlich]

Correct. Firm and straight pull and they will come out.

Carl

[RandyAB]

What Carl said.

Now that we have that established, perhaps I can ask if the handle comes off the assembly without the difficulty of springs and bearings falling out?

[pazmanyflyer]

Originally Posted by RandyAB

What Carl said.

Now that we have that established, perhaps I can ask if the handle comes off the assembly without the difficulty of springs and bearings falling out?

Sure does. Lift handle and remove screw and pull handle off. Reverse to reattach. Easy peezy.

[RandyAB]

Originally Posted by pazmanyflyer

Sure does. Lift handle and remove screw and pull handle off. Reverse to reattach. Easy peezy.

Awesome! Thanks Carlos.

[mfleming]

Originally Posted by Carl Froehlich

Correct. Firm and straight pull and they will come out.

Carl

Thanks Carl

[Bevan]

While you have the ports pulled out, you may want to add a little grease to the o rings to help prevent leakes. Half of my ports leaked past the o rings in the first 100 hrs and the grease appears to have stopped that. Not sure if it?s a permanent solution or how the o rings leaked in the first place. All the screws had been tight but the o rings were dry.

Bevan.

[RandyAB]

Originally Posted by Bevan

While you have the ports pulled out, you may want to add a little grease to the o rings to help prevent leakes. Half of my ports leaked past the o rings in the first 100 hrs and the grease appears to have stopped that. Not sure if it?s a permanent solution or how the o rings leaked in the first place. All the screws had been tight but the o rings were dry.

Bevan.

Mine just came pre lubed.

[mfleming]

Originally Posted by Bevan

While you have the ports pulled out, you may want to add a little grease to the o rings to help prevent leakes. Half of my ports leaked past the o rings in the first 100 hrs and the grease appears to have stopped that. Not sure if it?s a permanent solution or how the o rings leaked in the first place. All the screws had been tight but the o rings were dry.

Bevan.

Originally Posted by RandyAB

Mine just came pre lubed.

Yes, mine appears to be lubed as well.

I haven't pulled the fitting off yet (dang those 'O' rings are snug ) but will make sure they are properly lubed before they go back together.

PS-were talking fuel lube not actual grease

[RV74ME]

This is a timely thread, as I am at the same stage.

Question: Where the 4 screws hold on each port, there is a little "divot" or punch mark on the edge of the screw hole. What is that for?