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Subject: Re: [LML] Re: Legacy IO-550 Oil Drain
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The cap is not safety wired.   It has an oring and stays on.   For draining,=
 I use a hot engine and screw the adapter on until it reaches resistance the=
n I slip the hose on.  You need gloves if you just landed.  Turn the adapter=
 which opens the valve and oil runs out.  The next morning when cold you can=
 still see a drop every minute but I just pull the hose, unscrew the adapter=
 and put the assembly in a plastic bag with paper towels to soak up any resi=
dual.

Paul

On 2013-12-05, at 13:57, Kevin Stallard <kevin@arilabs.net> wrote:

> How do you guys remove the cap and get the hose thingy screwed on w/o oil r=
unning all over the place?
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> Also, how do you ensure (e.g. safety wire) the cap on so that it doesn't u=
nscrew in flight?   Is there a safety wire hole on the cap somewhere that I d=
on't see?
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> Thanks
> Kevin
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 [john@jjts.net.au]
> Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 5:24 AM
> To: lml@lancaironline.net
> Subject: [LML] Re: Legacy IO-550 Oil Drain
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> Hi Valin,
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> I installed a SAF-AIR drain valve per below on my Legacy / IO550.
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> Easy  / clear access.
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> t is not a full bore drain, but when I need to drain the oil, I usually do=
 that after a flight so oil is hot and it drains no problem.
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> I don't have pic of installation to hand, but if you want =E2=80=93 I can g=
rab one when I'm next at airport.
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> [cid:7A10F442-1DA4-4B77-BF0B-2F99586BC3D7]
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> Regards,
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> John
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> John N G Smith
> Tel / fax:    +61-8-9385-8891
> Mobile:      +61-409-372-975
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