Date:         Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:58:40 -0700
Reply-To:     Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Whiff of propane
Comments: To: Miguel Pacheco <escorpion1955@YAHOO.COM>
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Thanks, Miguel.

I don't think I'll be pulling the tank because I found that the leak is
coming out of the little right angle elbow nozzle thing that dangles
from the bottom of the autostop valve body.

Anyone know what that little right angle elbow nozzle thing does? Does a
slow leak from it suggest failed autostop filler? I gotta tell ya' I've
got a manual filler and bleeder right here and I'm itching for an excuse
to yank the autostop and install them.

I had a team of highly-trained espionage agents steal your shirt and
replace it with a cheap lookalike. You're wearing a fake! Bwahahahahaha.

--
Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
KG6RCR



Miguel Pacheco typed:
> Mike, I see that you found the leak. FYI, before you pull tank and
> submerge it, go to your friendly local Gas Company (not the front office)
> and ask one of the guys (perhaps driving a service truck)if he would use
> his sniffer on your tank. These detect gas, not odorant. In the long run,
> this would save you all that time removing the tank. If you did remove it,
> you might as well contact a welding outfit and inquire where you can get
> it Xrayed. Now that would settle any questions you might have.
> One thing, when you use the soapy water method, make sure to hit the valve
> stems with some. This is a common place for leaks. Good Luck. Miguel
> PS Have no fears. I saw your picture and, well, nothing you could do, no
> hobby you could take up, that could make me think you are a woman.....and,
> what are you doing wearing my shirt?
>