[AJD] Brass fuel valve assembly on Deere H

[Ronald L. Cook]

Bill,
         You need some Fuelube.  Check your local aircraft mechanic.  He 
should have some for the fuel selector valves for the older airplanes.  It 
has been replaced by a product called EZTurn.  The problem is, it is sold 
in 1 pound containers.  Enough for a lifetime.  You only need a little on 
the end of a finger to coat the tapered valve surface.  I can't find mine 
at the present, so will have to order a new can.  Probably not until after 
harvest.  When I get it I can send a little up to you if you don't come up 
with some locally.

Ron Cook
Salix, IA
>I know people with common sense just throw these valves and pay the price
>for new ones, but I'm so close to having this one working.  Got it all
>ground with fine valve compound and now I think I can assemble it.  Can I
>use anything to lubricate it?  Running dry it seems to stick.  I remember
>fighting this as a kid with my Model T Ford, had a tapered brass part that
>turned inside a cast iron valve under the tank.  Would get it all sealed up
>and working then it would seize up after a month or two.  Oil worked for a
>little while but the gasoline would wash it away.
>
>What's SOP for this?
>
>Thanks!
>
>B²
>
>Bill Brueck (brick)
>Chatfield, MN, USA
>