Date:         Thu, 23 Aug 2018 12:40:16 -0400
Reply-To:     Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Propane Tank. Shut Off Valve Won't Close?
Comments: To: neil n <musomuso@gmail.com>
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I had similar issues about 1.4 years ago.  Bought replacement manual valve
and
regulator from Terry K. and took it to a propane shop and had it done
there.  No
problems since.

Steven
91 Westy


On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 7:50 PM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Ugh.
>
> I think the valve isn't closing all the way. Flame remains lit too long.
>
> Haven't found anyone up here that does propane system repairs but at
> minimum, I hope I can find someone to vent remaining fuel from the
> tank.
>
> That valve sees likely higher than normal use. BC Ferries, as do other
> ferry systems, requires that I close the valve before boarding the
> ferry. And, the van has seen a fair amount of camping trips.
>
> Thanks for the help folks.
>
> Neil.
>
> On 8/22/18, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 2:27 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >> I'll double check that its not just an issue of residual fuel in the
> >> lines
> >> "fooling me" but I don't think it is.
> >>
> >
> >
> > Well, maybe I was wrong.
> >
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
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