Wtb: Imperial valve

[1938BF50]

Does anyone have an Imperial valve like this one for sale? I need another for the Left wing tank set-up. Thanx.

[Ragwing nut]

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I will have to look but i probably have one

[KewFlyer]

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I will have to look but i probably have one

Ragwing.... I take one or two if you have them.
Thanks
Ralph

[Bird]

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I'd like to get on this list also, 2 of them please

[Ragwing nut]

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Mike I got one, but need to check it and make sure it is in good shape. Exact same in pic.

Actually I have 6-8 wing tank valves and about 6 header tank valves, but several are froze and need cleaned up. All are old Imperial, but not all quite the same style. Price is $40 each shipped AFTER they have been inspected.

[1938BF50]

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Excellent Mike! Thanx. Check your PM.

[Hank Jarrett]

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Mike (Ragwing)
Do you have one of the ones with the pin brazed on the lever for the main tank? I am trying to get acceptance for a stainless ball valve since I can't find an original one. It would really simplify everything with the FED REP if I just put an original one back in. When I pulled the tank it had what looked like a cheap plumbing valve on it and it was frozen in place. What REALLY scared me was the fuel line was GLUED into the fitting with Epoxy! MAN! I HATE finding C**P like that!
If you have one but can't get it to stop leaking, I am betting I can.
Amazing what you can do on lapped surfaces with select plating.
Hank

It's nice to have people with "special" skills for friends. ANYTHING can be repaired if you have access to the right tools and people.

[Hank Jarrett]

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Intended to send a picture of the original main valve.
Hank

[Ragwing nut]

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yes i have a few, will need to check them as mentioned above. On my deluxe I used a new teflon ball valve and remade the handle to operate with existing shut off rod, was not a big deal to modify.

[Hank Jarrett]

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Yea, my "paper signer" doesn't seem to like Teflon. I think he wants either an original valve or an STCed replacement aircraft valve.
Hank

[1938BF50]

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I brought this subject up with my IA last night. He would hear nothing of "hardware" type valves and pointed to the Imperial in my hand....hence the reason I posted for a duplicate. The Imperial is at least 3X heavier than the ball valve I wanted to put in. With one for each tank, I may have to fly without shoes to break even on weight.

[Dennis Keels]

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Get a new paper signer. I'll bet back in the 40's that what Mr. Taylor used.

[Ragwing nut]

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I brought this subject up with my IA last night. He would hear nothing of "hardware" type valves and pointed to the Imperial in my hand....hence the reason I posted for a duplicate. The Imperial is at least 3X heavier than the ball valve I wanted to put in. With one for each tank, I may have to fly without shoes to break even on weight.

Ask your "paper signer" where he thinks the Imperial valves came from. Airplane specific? I think not. Under the new AC for aging aircraft, the new valves "should" not be a problem. Form, fit, function.

Still happy to seel the original valve if it is a must.

[Hank Jarrett]

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I don't think I want to do that. The A&P I'm working with (haven't run the new valves past the IA) has always failed on the side of safety. I don't want to shop for an A&P who will let me get away with things. If I can't convince him with a proper argument, I will do it his way and use an original valve.
Everybody I have worked with has shown that their concern for my safety came first. It that means I have to do it a way that is harder than it needs to be a few times, I will live with it.
Hank

Now if he wants me to do something LESS safe than I want to, that' a different story! So far I usually get eye rolls for wanting to do things a HARDER way than they think is necessary.