Date:         Sun, 27 May 2007 16:08:35 -0700
Reply-To:     Ellen in Oregon <elleninoregon@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ellen in Oregon <elleninoregon@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
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Jerry,

I AM laughing....and hoping for a picture of that tupperware-like setup!
It's amazing what you can come with when you have no other choice.

I'm sitting here with the new regulator in front of me.  Yep, if I install
this puppy, the vent will be facing up : ( so back to PPL it goes.

The ASI propane tank does have a gravel guard.

I took the fitting off the leaking side, then reinstalled it.  It was still
leaking, so I took it off again and used teflon tape on the threads.  Darned
if it isn't leaking now.  We shall see how long this lasts.

Not bad for my first year of ownership though.  Installed a new city water
connection, and repaired a sink water line leak with teflon rope since the
proper size o-ring could not be found.  Got the starting battery charged
back up and haven't had any further problems with it..  The radio is now
wired so it only runs when the key is turned to on.  All thanks to all the
excellent advice from this list!  I wouldn't know what to do without all of
you.

Thank you,

Ellen
Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI


----Original Message Follows----
From: "Gerald Masar" <azsun99@earthlink.net>
Reply-To: "Gerald Masar" <azsun99@earthlink.net>
To: "Ellen in Oregon"
<elleninoregon@HOTMAIL.COM>,<vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Subject: Re:      Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
Date: Sun, 27 May 2007 15:45:19 -0700

Ellen,
Yes, it does make a difference which way the gas flows through the regulator
and there
should be an arrow stamped on the regulator indicating such. And if you look
at this
page:

http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=2447&category_id=129&category_parent_id=
that is the small end pointing toward the valve. You also see the small
plastic
covers, which replace the old complete cover on the old Westy regulators.
And to add to or clarify what I said (and based on others comments :)), the
Westy tank
has a heavy attached gravel guard which somewhat protects the regulator. I
don't see
one on your ASI tank.
Yes, the vent SHOULD face down to help keep it free of debris, but somehow,
I got two
of the new style with the vent facing in the direction of gas flow. On the
'90 #1
tank, I re-worked the old cover to fit. On the '90 #2 tank, I had to make a
new cover
out of an old Tupper-ware like container and some nylon zip-ties!
Okay, you can all stop laughing now. They work and I've had no problems.
So, I guess I still think a new box might be best.
Jerry

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