Does a Marshall 290 have a proper, new style, full indicator? I think I saw a page somewhere saying the original tank's full indicator is not according to modern spec or some other aspect of the tank (besides the fill connection itself) was not up to modern spec. Thanks! David Beierl wrote: > At 11:34 AM 4/2/2010, Scott Chapman wrote: >> http://autohaus-lancaster.ebizautos.com/shared/photos-1985-volkswagen-vanagon-5340152.html?src=eBizAutos&pid=26 >> >> >> The local propane company won't re-certify a tank this small. > > Dear Scott, > Take it out, clean it off to bare metal in any rusty spots and > inspect it yourself. Looks like the PO has detached the bottom > corners of the certification label, so you won't have had water > collecting in there. This is an ASME-spec tank with no requirement > for periodic certification, so if it looks decent paint it up and use > it. If it still has the rectangular regulator, replace with a > Marshall Brass 290. > > Yours, > David > > |
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