quick drain plug

[drmax]

Hello. Can someone point out (from the link) which drain plug i should get?
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/search...DRAINS&x=0&y=0
I'd like the curtis style which I can put a hose to...but don't unsure what thread (pipe thread style) up into my 0-320 D1A. If you can shoot me another link directly to a plug, I'd be happy. Thx, DM

[flyboy1963]

I liked this Fumoto style; comes with nipple for hose attachment. $20 or so.
ball valve rotates in solid brass/nylon cup, so no gasket to clog or leak.
I believe its just a 1/2" NPT (tapered) so be aware not to overtighten in the soft aluminum sump!

http://www.qwikvalve.com/?gclid=CMeK...FQhyQgodmSIAAw

Of course, after installing, I found that I didn't have room to turn the lever, it was right up against my heat muff!! @#$%&@*!!! ( the other side was no better!)...so in that case, the straight spring loaded style ( Saf-Air etc.)might be better.

[jwyatt]

The thread on my 320 (ECI sump) is 1/2-14.

+1 on the Fumoto type valve, it's worked well for me and latches securely closed (you can add a spring hose clamp for extra security). The corresponding p/n for the thread is T202N; qwikvalve.com.

[Radomir]

P5000 from here:

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...rainValves.php

[Walt]

Safe Air from spruce

[gasman]

Originally Posted by drmax

Hello. Can someone point out (from the link) which drain plug i should get?
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/search...DRAINS&x=0&y=0
I'd like the curtis style which I can put a hose to...but don't unsure what thread (pipe thread style) up into my 0-320 D1A. If you can shoot me another link directly to a plug, I'd be happy. Thx, DM

When looking for parts for your RV, don't forget to look at Van's first to see what they use and offer..........

https://www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin...duct=oil-drain

This item is compact, and works very well.

[Ironflight]

The style the Van's sells is the one I like the best (it also tends to be the most expensive....) - I like the way it is built, and the way it feels - very positive. I've never had one leak, and it is easy to push on a hose to drain the oil easily. It fits on both the Vetterman cross-over and four-pipe equipped engines we have, but unfortunately, not on the RV-6 we have with an early exhaust who's pedigree we don't know....

Paul

[868RM]

I have the ones like van sells on my maule & rv 8. They are my first choice as I have not had any drips or leaks with them. Ron

[DanH]

Any technical reason why an ordinary 1/4 turn ball valve wouldn't work? Sure, safety wire the handle, but is there any other good reason?

[Wayne Gillispie]

I have the P5000 from ACS and it has worked great so far.