Hello Listers, I've been away for a long, long time but just re-subcribed tonight. It feels good to be back in the fold... Here's my issue of the day (It's always something ain't it? Never a boring day with a Westy): I own an '82 aircooled Westy (a.k.a. "Victoria"). When I turn on the main propane valve to fire up the stove/fridge, I hear a hissing sound and smell the telltale rotten egg-propane smell. I found an open space and sprayed soapy water on the pipes. As I kept nosing around under there, I figured out that the sound was coming from what I assume is the pressure regulator (square thing-a-ma-jiggy, about 2"x3"x2"?). I took off the little plastic cover and looked closer. Sure enough, there was a steady blast of propane emitting from a small hole, adjacent to what looks like a little post, protruding about a half inch and maybe a quarter inch in diameter. The hole appears to serve a purpose. What is it supposed to do and why is it hissing and making such a fuss? Do I need a new pressure regulator? Anyone have experience with this? Victoria thanks you in advance... :-) |
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