hex_nut Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 My 1/4 inch ball valves that drain my air tanks are leaking (I have 4 of them). Some time back in one of the discussions about air leaks, someone posted a picture and description of quality replacements for these ball valves. I have searched the forum but have not been able to find the reference. I think it was Scotty that posted the picture. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan K Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 Do you have to go under to drain the tanks or are they positioned remotely or are you looking for some with the pull line. One day, when I also need to replace, I would consider the remote drain of some kind which I don't have right now, so I'll be watching for recommendations too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hex_nut Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 Ivan Mine are plumbed remote. They are like the bottom 2 in this picture I borrowed from Bart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan K Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 Good for you, Richard. These are the same 'Bendix drain valves' as on ours, except for the location. Don't know what they were smoking when they say to drain daily while installing them directly on the tank... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdw12345 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 These are the type that are on a number of heavy duty trucks, then you have a remote cable to drain, fwiw. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/GRO810128?cid=paidsearch_shopping_dcoe_google Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 EVO Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 5 hours ago, hex_nut said: Ivan Mine are plumbed remote. They are like the bottom 2 in this picture I borrowed from Bart. Same as mine! I'm surprised those would leak! Are you always turning them CCW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Pratt Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 20 hours ago, hex_nut said: My 1/4 inch ball valves that drain my air tanks are leaking (I have 4 of them). Some time back in one of the discussions about air leaks, someone posted a picture and description of quality replacements for these ball valves. I have searched the forum but have not been able to find the reference. I think it was Scotty that posted the picture. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks Richard The Valves are Haldex Drain Valves and are available through NAPA Auto Parts. Part number is MBI 12110. Price is $17.99 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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