Date:         Mon, 7 Mar 2005 11:53:14 -0700
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: Propane tank fill valve replacement...
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On 3/7/05 10:28, "Audin Malmin" <amalmin@OKB-1.ORG> wrote:

>       So I have an 85 westy with a non-fillable propane tank.  Apparently it
> has the aluminum autofill valve, which is not rebuildable.  The RV place I
> took it to claims the only choice is to replace the whole tank.  I am loathe
> to do this though, both for money reasons (~$360) and because I don't want to
> throw away a perfectly good tank just because some stupid spring has weakened
> (as i assume has happened).  So...
> 
>       Anyone have any suggestions?  Can I order a value from somewhere and
> replace it myself?  Apparently these autofill thigns are no longer made...If I
> put on a manual valve, how does a propane filling person avoid overfilling the
> tank?  The RV place I took it to says mechanically a new valve can be fitted,
> but they won't do it for liability reasons.
> 
>       So, suggestions?
Depending on which autostop valve was used you can use the normal fill valve
instead.  I have only seen a couple westy tanks that couldn¹t use it.
Obtainable from many rv supply stores.  The trick is that technically it is
a legal no no to do it.  Many shops will do it for you though.
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jimt
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