Date:         Thu, 26 Aug 1999 12:33:28 -0700
Reply-To:     Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Propane Tank Question
Comments: To: ednjudy@EPIX.NET
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If your tank is still out, you might want to take it in and get the Auto Stop
valve replaced by a standard fill valve and bleed valve. The on/off valve
should be considered for replacement as well. All parts and labor should be
about $70-80. The Auto Stop valves are known for failing as they age and the
result is that all propane will leak out of the tank and you may not be aware
of it until you go to use it.

Mark

Ed Henckel wrote:

> Having just removed my propane tank for a scrape and paint job and to
> also repair the 'quick stop' valve.
>
> During my last fill up (in northern New Mexico) the operator bugged up
> the push button under the red cap, saying it wouldn't fill so he beat it
> in with a ballpeen. I have restored it to as normal as can be and it
> seems to work in and out fine now.
>
> My questions are... Is the pressure from the filling hose needed to push
> that valve out? Should pressure from the filling hose be applied -before-
> the red valve is pushed in? Or versa-visa?
>
> I want to make sure the next fillup is done right and the tank is empty.
> It looks too nice to hang under the van and get all dirty again!
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Ed Henckel
> 'The Vulture Vesty'
> Mt Bethel, PA