Fuel Selector Valve

[Skymaster337B]

That's some good info about the fuel strainer. I will certainly put that in my shop notes. However my actual fuel valve is what's acting up. So I might have to pull it out and rebuild it; however, there is no easy way to do that because of the tight space in the wing.

Does anyone know of a short cut to remove the fuel valve from the wing?

Skymaster337B, Did you ever sort out your fuel selector problem?

[Skymaster337B]

No, do you have a 411 on a gasket part number?

[hharney]

Item 10, is this the gasket (packing) you are looking for?
M83248/2-906
http://www.cessnaparts.com/search.cfm

[Skymaster337B]

Thanks for asking. But item #10 is an o-ring, around a b-nut. The gasket I'm talking about is a cork type gasket that seals the entire wing-mounted fuel selector valve body. Unfortunately the parts manual only lists it as a complete assembly. I new assembly was $15K the last time I checked...not going to happen. I will make my own gasket if I have to, but always like getting new parts if they are available...plus the maintenance down time is quicker.

[Kim Geyer]

Check McFarlen Aviation, they just started selling kit for cessna valves. Just put one in our 185 and it was @$90.00 Don't know if they have kits for 337's though. you can check their web sight
Kim

[awilps]

Hi all! I'm new to this forum, and just wanted to share that we located the cork gaskets for our O-2's fuel selector valve at B & S Aviation in Wichita. $75 a piece. They should arrive today! Hopefully a better solution than the $12,000 Cessna wants for a new valve. I'm a bit unnerved by the numerous listings of parts for this valve listed as "non-procurable" and "discontinued". Coupled with several overhaul shops telling me they won't touch these units...is there a serious problem with opening these units up? I'm new to the airframe and want to give our MX team as much info as I can. Cheers!