propane regulator replacement

ktcnyc

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Sep 14, 2020
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Dingmans Ferry, Pa. and NYC
Hello - Does anyone recommend a suitable replacement for a very vintage regulator that seems dead- connects to a fat hose about 18" long.
I adopted a '77 Eleganza about a month ago and have still a lot to learn.
Many thanks !
 
fat hose is a little harder to replace. LP shops should be able to make a new one, but you have to find a good propane shop.

but regulator is easy- you will be recommended to replace the original 1 stage regulator with a 2 stage. any RV shop should have one.

or:

https://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/electrical-plumbing-lp-gas/lp-gas-parts-1/regulators/integral-two-stage/lp-regulator-horizontal-b_06.0381
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Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
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KTC

Welcome to the group, family, cult, asylum.....

When shopping for a replacement regulator, you will find that there are two types: Horizontal and Vertical. This has to do with how the vent ports
are positioned. They are simple to replace. Without knowing any more, I will suggest that you get a two stage as they are far more stable. And yes,
you may have a time getting a new hose made up, but a good gas shop can do that.

KTC NYC? If you are in the city, my condolences. I did my undergrad and Fort Schuyler in the Bronx, but that was 50 (almost exactly) years ago. The
city was a fun place to by young, crazy and single then. I can pretty much guarantee that my favorite haunts are gone except for the MMA-Met and the
NHM.

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Speaking of, there is a local owners chapter centered in the middle of north Jersey called Colonial Travelers. You should make contact with them at
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May the Good Lord bless this coach and all those that set forth within her.

Welcome KTC (we can fill that in later if needed)

Matt
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Many Thanks for the reply. I am wondering if there's a compact regulator so that I can retain the old hose which seems OK (2 stage though better is
bigger)
I suspect a pressure test might be in order. The coach is in great shape -many owners have loved her and spent a lot of cash on her it seems. Though
I do a lot of my own work on my MG's this is a new ball game. Finding a shop around NE Pa is going to be a challenge. I will contact the Colonial
Travelers group. Thanks for the tip and warm welcome.
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Kevin Cloutier -'77 Eleganza II-455, 6 disk brakes, Edelbrock carb, headers, , resident of NYC and Dingmans Ferry, Pa.
'72 MGB-GT & '73 MGB convertible
Member GMCMI since 8/20
 
A two stage regulator only has one output hose. I should be the same size as a one stage. All you do is remove the one stage and put the two stage in its place.

Emery Stora

>
> Many Thanks for the reply. I am wondering if there's a compact regulator so that I can retain the old hose which seems OK (2 stage though better is
> bigger)
> I suspect a pressure test might be in order. The coach is in great shape -many owners have loved her and spent a lot of cash on her it seems. Though
> I do a lot of my own work on my MG's this is a new ball game. Finding a shop around NE Pa is going to be a challenge. I will contact the Colonial
> Travelers group. Thanks for the tip and warm welcome.
> --
> Kevin Cloutier -'77 Eleganza II-455, 6 disk brakes, Edelbrock carb, headers, , resident of NYC and Dingmans Ferry, Pa.
> '72 MGB-GT & '73 MGB convertible
> Member GMCMI since 8/20
>
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