Date:         Fri, 7 Sep 2001 09:07:24 -0700
Reply-To:     sfsoulsurfer@MINDSPRING.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gavin Flanagan <sfsoulsurfer@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Propane Regulator Question
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Hi Volks,

I've got another one of those easy questions to help people feel smart and
knowledgeable.

The pressure regulator on my propane tank died (specifically, the diaphragm)
so I ordered a new one from Bus Depot. Problem is, I can't seem to be able
to remove the darned old regulator. I am able to loosen the large nut that
holds it in place but there doesn't seem to be enough room to slide the
regulator out.

Can someone explain the procedure in detail for me? I'm obviously missing
something that is probably fairly obvious.

Thanks in advance,
Gavin

P.S. While I was down there mucking around, I noticed that there is quite a
bit of rust on the tank. It appears to be just on the surface and not far
advanced. I live across the street from the Pacific so everything out here
gets rusty (paper clips, hard drives, etc.). Is the tank wall thick enough
that I don't need to be concerned?