Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 06:25:48 EST
Reply-To: RAlanen@AOL.COM
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From: Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: Propane tank fill valve replacement...
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In a message dated 07/03/2005 1:41:49 PM Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
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?
This is another one of those items that has been covered numerous times.
Check the archives. The Auto Stop valves are no longer available as they were
prone to problems and never did work well. Change the valve to a standard
fill valve and in place of the elbow fitting that goes to the auto fill valve
with the small tube install a bleed valve this is how the fill person knows
it's at the 80% mark. It a very simple procedure and the parts are not
expensive. You can do this yourself. Use Teflon tape for propane service fittings
on the threads of the fitting before installing. Check for leaks after
filling with a spray of soapy water. You may have a problem buying the valves as
some suppliers will not sell them to the general pubic. Check other places
or on-line. If you cannot find them I can supply them from my Propane
supplier.
Cheers,
Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
_BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm) a VW Camper
camping event, Almonte, ON, June 09 ~ 12, 2005
'87 Westy, '90 Carat & Lionel Trains
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