MEP-531a tank bushing

[Falstaff]

My tank is leaking real bad around fuel shutoff valve, is that part available anywhere? I found the one for the fuel line feed on ebay, but I cant find the one for the valve. (it looks bigger)

 

[Light in the Dark]

Got an NSN from the TM?

 

[Dieselmeister]

Are you referring to the drain bushing on the tank? My fuel shutoff is on the fuel filter. The drain bushing is a "well nut" type bushing. I replaced those with a brass bulkhead fitting with a viton "O" ring and pipe plug. (Same size as used on my Mep-802A - https://www.tank-depot.com/productdetails.aspx?part=A-10897 ). The red viton fuel outlet bushing is available on E-pay or Amazon.

 

[Falstaff]

Are you referring to the drain bushing on the tank? My fuel shutoff is on the fuel filter. The drain bushing is a "well nut" type bushing. I replaced those with a brass bulkhead fitting with a viton "O" ring and pipe plug. (Same size as used on my Mep-802A - https://www.tank-depot.com/productdetails.aspx?part=A-10897 ). The red viton fuel outlet bushing is available on E-pay or Amazon.

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yes, I wasnt clear I'm referring to the fuel drain bushing that has the needle valve inside it.

 

[Falstaff]

Got an NSN from the TM?

On page 0029-3 of your linked pdf the part is #15. Don't see an NSN number but maybe its in towards the end. In the maint section it said that you need to torque this thing down and then install the drain cock. Mine just spins, is there a technique to reach inside the tank and hold the other side somehow?

 

[Falstaff]

Got an NSN from the TM?

4820-01-480-0846

 

[Light in the Dark]

https://www.parttarget.com/4820-01-480-0846_4820014800846_57558.html

Reach out to Shaw Development (https://www.shawdev.com/index.html) and ask about availability for their item 57558. Or if they have a cross to a civilian piece if they are restricted from selling that item. I am sure you can find something that works though.

 

[robson1015]

Be prepared to pay an astronomical price !!

 

[Falstaff]

Be prepared to pay an astronomical price !!

yep, I think I will jst buy a new spun aluminum tank on ebay and mount it to top of frame. And or get dieselmeister's parts.