Date:         Sun, 26 May 2002 00:38:41 -0500
Reply-To:     "Terry K." <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Terry K." <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET>
Subject:      Westy Propane tank---
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I had zero propane at the stove or fridge, and I thought the auto bleed
fill valve was messed up---so I got another manual set up---

I dropped the tank yesterday, and laid it on the bench----started to
take the bleeder line off the tank and heard--- Hisssssss---

Hmm----must have gas in this darn thing----

I opened the valve, and nothing came out of the T-fitting that feeds the
reefer, and the stove, so I took off the regulator---, and opened the
valve---gas------

I was screwing around checking the regulator out, and I inadvertently
dropped the thing,and it bounced twice on the floor.

I shook it--didn't here anything rattle, and reinstalled it----

Damn---I have gas coming out of them fittings !!!

I applied a heavy coat of say on bed liner  the tank, to keep it from
rotting, and left it sit overnight---- to dry---

Went to work today---refitted the tank to the Van--and eureka !!

I have a stove that works, and I I tries to light the reefer--but this
is going to take some research----but at least i have gas inside the van
to the appliances--

Now here is the question--

Is it a common thing for the propane regulator to stick, and prevent the
gas from flowing?

Or is this just a prelude to a failing  regulator??

Advise, as unusual will be greatly appreciated---


Later,



Terry

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