[TR] TR 2/4 block drain petcock

[60TR3A]

The one I replaced was a ball cock type & replaced it with what I  
believe is also a ball cock, quarter turn on off.  Got it from Moss.

John

On  24 Apr, 2008, at 6:35 PM, Angelo Graham wrote:

> Good day listers:
> Has anyone used one of the newer ball-valve petcocks for the drain
> petcock in the side of the TR2/4 block? Wondering if a ball-valve can
> be sourced for this application? The threads look like 1/2" std. pipe
> threads, but I gather that the valve body has to seal against the
> block with a gasket or "O" ring. Haven't found anything that might  
> work.
> The original petcock on my block has pretty well had it with the
> spring corroding to nothingness. Thought that a ball valve might be a
> good substitution.
> Thanks in advance for any advice.
>
> Angelo Graham
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John A. Wise
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