[PA28235] Re: 1964 235 Fuel Selector rebuild - any suggestions
- From: "Ron Brown" <235cherokee@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pa28235@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2002 20:24:08 -0800
Jeremy,
All the selectors use "ball bearings" but as check valves, not O-rings.
Some check valves can't be rebuilt, because they used a special rubber seal,
that is no longer available. The later checkvalves have a teflon seal, that can
be resurfaced, or replaced, as I understand it.
Many owners can replace the O-rings, and rebuild the valve, and clean the
check valves, under supervision of an A&P.
There is no O-ring kit, and no check valve kit available, to do and easy
rebuild. There is not even a parts call-out available. There are different
models of the selector, installed on 235's. The O-ring sizes are different from
model to model.
-Ron Brown
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeremy Roberts
To: pa28235@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: Reinhold Strnat
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 7:46 PM
Subject: [PA28235] Re: 1964 235 Fuel Selector rebuild - any suggestions
For you other early 235 users, here's what I found out about the fuel
selector rebuilds.
B&S Aircraft have not been able to successfully rebuild the fuel selector in
the earliest models (PN# 1H10), it keeps leaking. Apparently it uses ball
bearings rather than o-rings - and basically, they won't accept the part. They
are much more enthusiastic rebuilding a later model (PN#1H26-4).
As far as prices go, Wentworth had one available for about $500 and B&S
Aircraft estimate $700 to rebuild. Of course one could just take the
replacement from Wentworth (or anyone else for that matter) and install it, but
that's somewhat of a gamble.
My local Piper parts supplier estimated a new part at around $3000 and
thought it would take 2-3 mos to arrive.
N8777W
Jeremy Roberts
NAREX Inc.
801.284.5989
801.284.5987 fax
801.230.0001 cell
www.narex.com
-----Original Message-----
From: David C. [mailto:david@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 10:39 AM
To: pa28235@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [PA28235] Re: 1964 235 Fuel Selector rebuild - any suggestions
On our former '64. we got a newer rebuildable valve from Wentworth which
B&S rebuilt. The older valves cannot be rebuilt. Installing the new valve
required shortening the fuel line from the fuel pump (as the mechanic explained
it). I use the old fuel valve for a door stop.
-----Original Message-----
From: pa28235-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pa28235-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On
Behalf Of Jeremy Roberts
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 8:10 AM
To: pa28235@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [PA28235] 1964 235 Fuel Selector rebuild - any suggestions
My 64 235 has the seemingly typical problem of a leaky fuel selector. B&S
Aircraft is the source usually recommended for rebuilds - however they haven't
had success rebuilding this particular selector model (PN# 1 H 10). Do any of
you have any suggestions where else I can try for a rebuild.?
I'd hate to think I have to buy a new one.
Thanks
N8887W
Jeremy Roberts
NAREX Inc.
801.284.5989
801.284.5987 fax
801.230.0001 cell
www.narex.com
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