Date:         Thu, 7 Oct 2004 15:59:25 -0600
Reply-To:     jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: Propane situation
Comments: To: Vince Jahn <vjahn4533@CHARTER.NET>
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On 10/7/04 3:21 PM, "Vince Jahn" <vjahn4533@CHARTER.NET> wrote:

> I just purchased an 85 Westy  and with the main propane valve open, I can't
> get the refrig nor burners to light, as they don't seem to be getting any
> propane. However, when I open the bleeder valve near the tank, propane flows
> freely.
> 
> Also, the local propane supplier can't pump any propane into the tank
> because the safety button wont move when pressed.
> 
> What gives?  Super confused here!
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 
If the autostop valve has failed the cheapest (legal) option is to buy a new
tank set from gowesty.  (a replacement valve costs more than an entire new
tank with the new type autostop valves.) It could also be the regulator has
failed.  The only way to really test it out is to take to a gas service
location for a full check.  First make sure that the location also knows how
to service the westy.  Here I was fortunate that that the rv place right up
the street knew how to service and inspect the systems when I first bought
the van.  If the button refuses to move it may be that the valve needs to be
disassembled and rebuilt.  (note two styles and only the brass one is
rebuildable if you can still find a kit)


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