LP Tank Shut-Off Valve

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jon payne

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Hello all,

I'm have been slowly in the process of refurbing my LP tank. It started with a leaky regulator so I decided to pull the tank and repaint. While I was
at it I thought to replace the tank valve and found a source on the inner webs. The site is www.ODMRV.com and is an Airstream parts and supply place.
They had the same exact valve for our GMC on their site for $68 and was the only place I could find one. Well, instead of telling me that part was
discontinued they sent me another valve what they felt was an equivalent. The problem is the valve they sent me didn't have the pressure relieve valve
on it. See pictures below. I'm not going to use the valve they sent me and I am returning it. I don't think it is leaking so I am not concerned about
it. Top bad this valve is no longer available because I'm sure some day it will start to leak.. If it does I suppose one could install another
shut-off valve on top of this one.

Jon

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/5607/medium/LP_Valve1.jpg

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Jon Payne
76 Palm Beach
Westfield,IN
 
The local guru at Blossman Gas got me a new one, he noted the OEM had quit making them. I don't know who his supplier was buit the valve had the
proper releif port on the side. He also poited out, had I not bent the thing removing it, there's an easily available rebuild kit for the original
which replaces all the plastic parts - seals and o - rings.

--johnny
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76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased
 
That also appears from the picture to be missing the outer threads. The GMC one has both internal and external treads for filling with two types of fill nozzles.

Check with a local large propane dealer. They might have the valve you need. If I recall, there should also be rebuild kits for the seals in your valve.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO

>
> Hello all,
>
> I'm have been slowly in the process of refurbing my LP tank. It started with a leaky regulator so I decided to pull the tank and repaint. While I was
> at it I thought to replace the tank valve and found a source on the inner webs. The site is www.ODMRV.com and is an Airstream parts and supply place.
> They had the same exact valve for our GMC on their site for $68 and was the only place I could find one. Well, instead of telling me that part was
> discontinued they sent me another valve what they felt was an equivalent. The problem is the valve they sent me didn't have the pressure relieve valve
> on it. See pictures below. I'm not going to use the valve they sent me and I am returning it. I don't think it is leaking so I am not concerned about
> it. Top bad this valve is no longer available because I'm sure some day it will start to leak.. If it does I suppose one could install another
> shut-off valve on top of this one.
>
> Jon
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/5607/medium/LP_Valve1.jpg
>
>
>
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> Jon Payne
> 76 Palm Beach
> Westfield,IN
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Thanks guys, didn't think about the possibility of rebuilding them. I'll will check into that.

Jon
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Jon Payne
76 Palm Beach
Westfield,IN
 
For what it is worth, we just replaced the gas valve in the 77 a month ago. Like I said above we took the old one out, went to local propane
service company(amerigas here in st. Cloud, mn). And they handed us a new valve. I just checked it and it is the correct one with the pressure
relief.

The one I installed in my coach years ago looks exactly the same with the relief valve as well.

So I would think it an easy valve to find at least in my neck of the woods. And I dont think it was $65.
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Jon Roche
75 palm beach
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
 
Hello Jon,
My local propane supplier Ferrell Gas has been really helpful with helping me restore and modify my propane tank and system. They can supply all the improved parts that you will need. Things such as two stage regulators and quick disconnect fittings for external grilling options. Good luck.

Rod Utterback
1973 Canyonlands
Escondido, Ca.

By the way, I just completed the first leg of my maiden voyage. 2500 miles and just 3 minor breakdowns!
I love this vehicle.

From: Jon Payne
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 11:49 AM
To: gmclist
Subject: [GMCnet] LP Tank Shut-Off Valve

Hello all,

I'm have been slowly in the process of refurbing my LP tank. It started with a leaky regulator so I decided to pull the tank and repaint. While I was
at it I thought to replace the tank valve and found a source on the inner webs. The site is www.ODMRV.com and is an Airstream parts and supply place.
They had the same exact valve for our GMC on their site for $68 and was the only place I could find one. Well, instead of telling me that part was
discontinued they sent me another valve what they felt was an equivalent. The problem is the valve they sent me didn't have the pressure relieve valve
on it. See pictures below. I'm not going to use the valve they sent me and I am returning it. I don't think it is leaking so I am not concerned about
it. Top bad this valve is no longer available because I'm sure some day it will start to leak.. If it does I suppose one could install another
shut-off valve on top of this one.

Jon

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/5607/medium/LP_Valve1.jpg

--
Jon Payne
76 Palm Beach
Westfield,IN

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