Propane tank service valve
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I think it is pretty common for those to leak during the process of turning them on and off. They don't seem to leak when all the way on, or all the
way off. I guess if yours does, you should replace it or have a propane dealer replace it for you.
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Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
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way off. I guess if yours does, you should replace it or have a propane dealer replace it for you.
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Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
As Carl says the LP valve does have a tendency to leak slightly when turning it on or off. It should be only in the fully open position or the fully closed position. The stops at either end act as seals for the shaft. If it leaks at either stop then you should have it replaced by an approved LP service/filling station.
J.R. Wright
GMC Great Laker MHC
GMCGL Tech Editor
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GMCMI
78 GMC Buskirk 29.5’ Stretch
75 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan
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> I think it is pretty common for those to leak during the process of turning them on and off. They don't seem to leak when all the way on, or all the
> way off. I guess if yours does, you should replace it or have a propane dealer replace it for you.
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
> Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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J.R. Wright
GMC Great Laker MHC
GMCGL Tech Editor
GMC Eastern States Charter Member
GMCMI
78 GMC Buskirk 29.5’ Stretch
75 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan
>
> I think it is pretty common for those to leak during the process of turning them on and off. They don't seem to leak when all the way on, or all the
> way off. I guess if yours does, you should replace it or have a propane dealer replace it for you.
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
> Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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If it leaks with the valve fully open I would open the windows and run the gas heater and stove top till the propane is used up unless the outside
air temp is too hot. When the tank is empty replace the valve. You may need to have the air purged out when it is refilled. If you don’t feel
comfortable emptying the tank a propane service company should be able to do it for you for a price.
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Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
air temp is too hot. When the tank is empty replace the valve. You may need to have the air purged out when it is refilled. If you don’t feel
comfortable emptying the tank a propane service company should be able to do it for you for a price.
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Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
There are rebuild kits available for the valve, ask your propane dealer. There is also a tool for removing the valve without damage - it's brass and
will deform if it's really tight and you use a regular wrench on it. Ask me how I know this. The new valve from Blossman Gas was #$35, the kit would
have been under ten.
--johnny
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Foolish Carriage, 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
will deform if it's really tight and you use a regular wrench on it. Ask me how I know this. The new valve from Blossman Gas was #$35, the kit would
have been under ten.
--johnny
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Foolish Carriage, 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
