Return-Path: Received: from smtp4.erols.com ([207.172.3.237]) by truman.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.1 release 219 ID# 0-52269U2500L250S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Mon, 22 Mar 1999 09:08:06 -0500 Received: from preinstalledcom (207-172-194-106.s43.as1.grn.ny.dialup.rcn.com [207.172.194.106]) by smtp4.erols.com (8.8.8/smtp-v1) with SMTP id JAA06084 for ; Mon, 22 Mar 1999 09:10:07 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <36F64AE5.1BD6@erols.com> Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 08:51:33 -0500 From: "Jeffrey B. Chipetine" Reply-To: abcrental@erols.com To: lancair.list@olsusa.com Subject: Schraeder valve failure X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Mime-Version: 1.0 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> Gentlemen... Under the heading of "for what it's worth" (fwit) .. Those of you considering replacing your tire valve stems with valves of more robust construction may also wish to consider the valves used by motocross racers. These valves were fairly common when I was an active racer (many years ago), and were not too expensive as I remember. Try any motorcycle shop for more insight. As I recall, these valves utilize a threaded lockdown nut to secure the base to the rim by compressing the valve itself, and forming a very secure seal. The installation of these very heavy valves would likely require a re-balancing of the tire/wheel assy. (probably a good idea anyway). Build and fly safely.... Jeffrey B. Chipetine