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PilotPete

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I have a replacement sniffle valve on order since one of the 2 on my IO-540 is stuck open in flight (sucking air in the drain tube).

Are these valves installed the same way a wing fuel drain valve is installed, with a tapered thread and some thread sealant?
 

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