| Black tank leak [message #135440] |
Thu, 21 July 2011 11:50  |
Wander Inn
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My black tank was leaking at level sensor. It had a
tube of caulking around the hole. Cleaned everthing and
now I have 2 5/8 inch hole. I have a new sender.
How do I make a new adapter?
Mike
Mike & Chris Hughes
1977 Kingsley
Phoenix, Az.
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| Re: Black tank leak [message #135446 is a reply to message #135440] |
Thu, 21 July 2011 12:34  |
Dennis S
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Mike,
We may need a picture to understand what you are doing.
Did you buy a direct replacement sender or are you going with the well nuts? Some who have gone with the well nuts found a tank wash out system at the local rv dealer which fit the old sender hole.
Dennis
| Wander Inn wrote on Thu, 21 July 2011 11:50 |
My black tank was leaking at level sensor. It had a
tube of caulking around the hole. Cleaned everthing and
now I have 2 5/8 inch hole. I have a new sender.
How do I make a new adapter?
Mike
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73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: Black tank leak [message #135447 is a reply to message #135446] |
Thu, 21 July 2011 12:38 |
Wander Inn
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Dennis S
I have a new derect replacement sender.
the black tank metal adapter was rusted out.
thanks Mike
Mike & Chris Hughes
1977 Kingsley
Phoenix, Az.
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| Re: Black tank leak [message #135453 is a reply to message #135449] |
Thu, 21 July 2011 13:36 |
Wander Inn
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Dennis;
I have the Jimk repalcement sender, the original metal ring adapter that the sender mounted to rotted away. I now
have 2 5/8 inch hole in the tank.
no pictures
Mike
Mike & Chris Hughes
1977 Kingsley
Phoenix, Az.
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| Re: Black tank leak [message #135454 is a reply to message #135453] |
Thu, 21 July 2011 13:52 |
Dennis S
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Mike,
Sorry the photos did not offer more help -- it seems I have never seen such an adapter.
First I would call JimK and ask what they use.
If he doesn't provide them -- it sounds like it is just a large washer with the mounting holes drilled.
To make one I would use 1/16 inch aluminum -- you can rough cut with a hack saw and then file to final shape. Drill a few holes and do the same for the inside -- or buy a hole saw for your drill that is close. Aluminum is pretty easy to work with -- and would not take long to fabricate even with only the file, hack and a drill.
Dennis
| Wander Inn wrote on Thu, 21 July 2011 13:36 |
Dennis;
I have the Jimk repalcement sender, the original metal ring adapter that the sender mounted to rotted away. I now
have 2 5/8 inch hole in the tank.
no pictures
Mike
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Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: Black tank leak [message #135545 is a reply to message #135440] |
Fri, 22 July 2011 10:22 |
LYNN L
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I took mine apart and fixed it twice. It is easier for me if I just empty at three days or watch the water level in the P-trap in the shower. If it starts to rise you are completly full..
Lynn L
76 Eleganza Cad.500
Pearland TX.
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| Re: Black tank leak [message #135546 is a reply to message #135545] |
Fri, 22 July 2011 10:46 |
Carl S.
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| LYNN LAYCOCK wrote on Fri, 22 July 2011 08:22 |
I took mine apart and fixed it twice. It is easier for me if I just empty at three days or watch the water level in the P-trap in the shower. If it starts to rise you are completly full..
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...And if it backs up in the shower...WASH YOUR FEET...QUICK!!!
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
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| Re: Black tank leak [message #135562 is a reply to message #135547] |
Fri, 22 July 2011 13:55 |
Wander Inn
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Thanks all.
I'm going to make an adapter out of 1/8" stainless.
Mike
Mike & Chris Hughes
1977 Kingsley
Phoenix, Az.
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| Re: Black tank leak [message #135563 is a reply to message #135562] |
Fri, 22 July 2011 14:00 |
Dennis S
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Mike,
If you can, please post a photo when complete. Be good reference to understand what you have done.
Thanks,
Dennis
| Wander Inn wrote on Fri, 22 July 2011 13:55 |
Thanks all.
I'm going to make an adapter out of 1/8" stainless.
Mike
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Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: Black tank leak [message #135714 is a reply to message #135570] |
Sat, 23 July 2011 12:18 |
Chr$
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" AWAY "
| ahamilto wrote on Fri, 22 July 2011 13:58 |
| WD0AFQ wrote on Fri, 22 July 2011 11:00 |
...so we get the gray water seperated from the black, we never fill the black tank anymore.
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Where does the gray water go?
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-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
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That happened twice to us. After second time I knew something had to be done. Since I fixed so we get the gray water seperated from the black, we never fill the black tank anymore.
