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| Re: [GMCnet] Pulling front clip Sunday [message #146749 is a reply to message #146747] |
Sun, 16 October 2011 22:10   |
midlf
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| Ray Erspamer wrote on Sun, 16 October 2011 22:04 |
We had a great time, as Steve and I always do !! Steve's lucky I don't live
closer, he'd have to pull his GMC a tad further into that Man Cave so there
would be room for mine too !
I envy his setup, more room than anyone could want, and now with a
FURNACE.....all it needs is a corner with a couple of nice recliners and a TV
with Satellite dish.....oh, and a good exhaust fan so I could have my cigars
while we watched the Packer or Badger Game on TV ! LOL
Ray
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Well I don't know if "WE" always have a great time. When you were doing the Final Drive thing I was having a good time, you, not so much.
Really what the "man cave" needs before recliners, TV's, etc is a CONCRETE FLOOR.
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement [message #146759 is a reply to message #146758] |
Sun, 16 October 2011 23:14 |
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Ed,
Where are you?
Larry Davick
Fremont, California
On Oct 16, 2011, at 9:08 PM, Ed wrote:
> The PO of my coach removed the propane tank, stove/oven, and heater and
> swapped to all electric.
>
> I'm interested in restoring the propane appliances. Does anyone know a good
> source for a replacement tank? Or know the dimensions/capacity for an
> aftermarket tank? I was able to contact a few used GMC parts suppliers, but
> they can't ship a used propane tank and none are near me. I'm considering
> simply finding one that is a close match or higher capacity. I do wish to
> maintain the ability to use the monitor in the coach. Thanks for any
> information that may help.
>
> Edward Botwinik
> 1978 Palm Beach 403
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement [message #146760 is a reply to message #146759] |
Sun, 16 October 2011 23:22 |
Ed
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I'm located in the Kansas City area. I should've included that in my
original post.
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Larry Davick
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 11:15 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement
Ed,
Where are you?
Larry Davick
Fremont, California
On Oct 16, 2011, at 9:08 PM, Ed wrote:
> The PO of my coach removed the propane tank, stove/oven, and heater and
> swapped to all electric.
>
> I'm interested in restoring the propane appliances. Does anyone know a
good
> source for a replacement tank? Or know the dimensions/capacity for an
> aftermarket tank? I was able to contact a few used GMC parts suppliers,
but
> they can't ship a used propane tank and none are near me. I'm considering
> simply finding one that is a close match or higher capacity. I do wish to
> maintain the ability to use the monitor in the coach. Thanks for any
> information that may help.
>
> Edward Botwinik
> 1978 Palm Beach 403
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement [message #146762 is a reply to message #146759] |
Sun, 16 October 2011 23:32 |
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And there are these:
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=39892&title=gmc-0831&cat=5828>
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=25712&title=in-the-closet&cat=4>
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=10064&cat=3866>
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=3720&cat=3372>
Larry Davick
On Oct 16, 2011, at 9:14 PM, Larry Davick wrote:
> Ed,
>
> Where are you?
>
> Larry Davick
> Fremont, California
>
> On Oct 16, 2011, at 9:08 PM, Ed wrote:
>
>> The PO of my coach removed the propane tank, stove/oven, and heater and
>> swapped to all electric.
>>
>> I'm interested in restoring the propane appliances. Does anyone know a good
>> source for a replacement tank? Or know the dimensions/capacity for an
>> aftermarket tank? I was able to contact a few used GMC parts suppliers, but
>> they can't ship a used propane tank and none are near me. I'm considering
>> simply finding one that is a close match or higher capacity. I do wish to
>> maintain the ability to use the monitor in the coach. Thanks for any
>> information that may help.
>>
>> Edward Botwinik
>> 1978 Palm Beach 403
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement [message #146763 is a reply to message #146762] |
Sun, 16 October 2011 23:45 |
Ed
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The dual tanks in the compartment would work. The 3 others can be
eliminated as failing some basic safety requirements. Propane is heavier
than air, the tank compartment should be ventilated downward and sealed away
from the coach interior making the original location the best choice.
Mounting on top still won't vent away from the coach as propane will flow
down. I'm still hoping to find something that fits similarly to the original
horizontal tank though.
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Larry Davick
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 11:33 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement
And there are these:
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=39892&title=gmc-0831&
cat=5828>
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=25712&title=in-the-cl
oset&cat=4>
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=10064&cat=3866>
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=3720&cat=3372>
Larry Davick
On Oct 16, 2011, at 9:14 PM, Larry Davick wrote:
> Ed,
>
> Where are you?
>
> Larry Davick
> Fremont, California
>
> On Oct 16, 2011, at 9:08 PM, Ed wrote:
>
>> The PO of my coach removed the propane tank, stove/oven, and heater and
>> swapped to all electric.
>>
>> I'm interested in restoring the propane appliances. Does anyone know a
good
>> source for a replacement tank? Or know the dimensions/capacity for an
>> aftermarket tank? I was able to contact a few used GMC parts suppliers,
but
>> they can't ship a used propane tank and none are near me. I'm considering
>> simply finding one that is a close match or higher capacity. I do wish to
>> maintain the ability to use the monitor in the coach. Thanks for any
>> information that may help.
>>
>> Edward Botwinik
>> 1978 Palm Beach 403
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement [message #146765 is a reply to message #146763] |
Sun, 16 October 2011 23:57 |
Dolph Santorine
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What's the capacity difference between the stock tank and a couple of 20lb tanks? The practical difference?
Dolph Santorine
adolph@Santorine.org
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No trees were killed in the sending of this message, but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.
On Oct 17, 2011, at 12:45 AM, Ed <edb_us@hotmail.com> wrote:
> The dual tanks in the compartment would work. The 3 others can be
> eliminated as failing some basic safety requirements. Propane is heavier
> than air, the tank compartment should be ventilated downward and sealed away
> from the coach interior making the original location the best choice.
> Mounting on top still won't vent away from the coach as propane will flow
> down. I'm still hoping to find something that fits similarly to the original
> horizontal tank though.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Larry Davick
> Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 11:33 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement
>
> And there are these:
>
> <http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=39892&title=gmc-0831&
> cat=5828>
> <http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=25712&title=in-the-cl
> oset&cat=4>
> <http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=10064&cat=3866>
> <http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=3720&cat=3372>
>
> Larry Davick
>
>
> On Oct 16, 2011, at 9:14 PM, Larry Davick wrote:
>
>> Ed,
>>
>> Where are you?
>>
>> Larry Davick
>> Fremont, California
>>
>> On Oct 16, 2011, at 9:08 PM, Ed wrote:
>>
>>> The PO of my coach removed the propane tank, stove/oven, and heater and
>>> swapped to all electric.
>>>
>>> I'm interested in restoring the propane appliances. Does anyone know a
> good
>>> source for a replacement tank? Or know the dimensions/capacity for an
>>> aftermarket tank? I was able to contact a few used GMC parts suppliers,
> but
>>> they can't ship a used propane tank and none are near me. I'm considering
>>> simply finding one that is a close match or higher capacity. I do wish to
>>> maintain the ability to use the monitor in the coach. Thanks for any
>>> information that may help.
>>>
>>> Edward Botwinik
>>> 1978 Palm Beach 403
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement [message #146775 is a reply to message #146765] |
Mon, 17 October 2011 02:44 |
Mr ERFisher
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there is this one
http://goo.gl/7n52y
gene
On Sun, Oct 16, 2011 at 9:57 PM, Dolph Santorine
<dolph@dolphsantorine.com>wrote:
> What's the capacity difference between the stock tank and a couple of 20lb
> tanks? The practical difference?
>
> Dolph Santorine
>
> adolph@Santorine.org
>
> Excuse me for not being my usual wordy and sporadically verbose self. This
> message is sent from my iPhone.
>
> No trees were killed in the sending of this message, but a large number of
> electrons were terribly inconvenienced.
>
> On Oct 17, 2011, at 12:45 AM, Ed <edb_us@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > The dual tanks in the compartment would work. The 3 others can be
> > eliminated as failing some basic safety requirements. Propane is heavier
> > than air, the tank compartment should be ventilated downward and sealed
> away
> > from the coach interior making the original location the best choice.
> > Mounting on top still won't vent away from the coach as propane will flow
> > down. I'm still hoping to find something that fits similarly to the
> original
> > horizontal tank though.
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> > [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Larry Davick
> > Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 11:33 PM
> > To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> > Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement
> >
> > And there are these:
> >
> > <
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=39892&title=gmc-0831&
> > cat=5828>
> > <
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=25712&title=in-the-cl
> > oset&cat=4>
> > <http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=10064&cat=3866>
> > <http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=3720&cat=3372>
> >
> > Larry Davick
> >
> >
> > On Oct 16, 2011, at 9:14 PM, Larry Davick wrote:
> >
> >> Ed,
> >>
> >> Where are you?
> >>
> >> Larry Davick
> >> Fremont, California
> >>
> >> On Oct 16, 2011, at 9:08 PM, Ed wrote:
> >>
> >>> The PO of my coach removed the propane tank, stove/oven, and heater and
> >>> swapped to all electric.
> >>>
> >>> I'm interested in restoring the propane appliances. Does anyone know a
> > good
> >>> source for a replacement tank? Or know the dimensions/capacity for an
> >>> aftermarket tank? I was able to contact a few used GMC parts
> suppliers,
> > but
> >>> they can't ship a used propane tank and none are near me. I'm
> considering
> >>> simply finding one that is a close match or higher capacity. I do wish
> to
> >>> maintain the ability to use the monitor in the coach. Thanks for any
> >>> information that may help.
> >>>
> >>> Edward Botwinik
> >>> 1978 Palm Beach 403
> >>>
> >>> _______________________________________________
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement [message #146779 is a reply to message #146758] |
Mon, 17 October 2011 06:54 |
jhbridges
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Ed, where is 'here'?
I have one in an old Itasca, and a set of appliances. No idea the integrity of them, but if you're close, come get them. Tank will likely need new seals or a new valve. I just resealed tihe one in the driver coach, not a problem.
--johnny
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From: Ed <edb_us@hotmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 12:08 AM
Subject: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement
The PO of my coach removed the propane tank, stove/oven, and heater and
swapped to all electric.
I'm interested in restoring the propane appliances. Does anyone know a good
source for a replacement tank? Or know the dimensions/capacity for an
aftermarket tank? I was able to contact a few used GMC parts suppliers, but
they can't ship a used propane tank and none are near me. I'm considering
simply finding one that is a close match or higher capacity. I do wish to
maintain the ability to use the monitor in the coach. Thanks for any
information that may help.
Edward Botwinik
1978 Palm Beach 403
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement [message #146780 is a reply to message #146760] |
Mon, 17 October 2011 06:54 |
jhbridges
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Ooops. A little far for shipment.
--johnny
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From: Ed <edb_us@hotmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 12:22 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement
I'm located in the Kansas City area. I should've included that in my
original post.
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Larry Davick
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 11:15 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement
Ed,
Where are you?
Larry Davick
Fremont, California
On Oct 16, 2011, at 9:08 PM, Ed wrote:
> The PO of my coach removed the propane tank, stove/oven, and heater and
> swapped to all electric.
>
> I'm interested in restoring the propane appliances. Does anyone know a
good
> source for a replacement tank? Or know the dimensions/capacity for an
> aftermarket tank? I was able to contact a few used GMC parts suppliers,
but
> they can't ship a used propane tank and none are near me. I'm considering
> simply finding one that is a close match or higher capacity. I do wish to
> maintain the ability to use the monitor in the coach. Thanks for any
> information that may help.
>
> Edward Botwinik
> 1978 Palm Beach 403
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement [message #146800 is a reply to message #146758] |
Mon, 17 October 2011 09:44 |
Carl S.
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I had to look for this thread. It looks like it got hijacked and is buried in the "front clip" thread.
Anyway, here are some pics of the propane tank that was installed in our coach by a PO:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5675
It is a Manchester tank that has to be filled vertically. Kind of inconvenient, but livable. I think this one is a 30# unit. The gauge does not work either unless it is in the vertical position, so I have to remove it to see how much gas is in it. Very inconvenient. Manchester makes several horizontal mount tanks which should be available at just about any RV supply, or Camping world. Lots of sizes to choose from. It should be fairly easy to come up with something suitable.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement [message #146801 is a reply to message #146798] |
Mon, 17 October 2011 09:44 |
Ray Erspamer
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Nice install, sure beats having to take the coach to a fill location.
What are the dimensions of the tank Larry??
Ray
Ray & Lisa Erspamer
78 Royale "Great Lakes Eagle"
Center Kitchen TZE368V101144
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
414-745-3188
Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
----- Original Message ----
From: Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Mon, October 17, 2011 9:25:46 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement
And here is a vertical one:
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=19921&cat=4699>
From this thread:
<http://tinyurl.com/3b9bymm>
Larry Davick
On Oct 17, 2011, at 12:44 AM, gene Fisher wrote:
> there is this one
> http://goo.gl/7n52y
>
> gene
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement [message #146802 is a reply to message #146762] |
Mon, 17 October 2011 09:50 |
storm'n
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Picture # 2 of the tank in the closet is an extreme no no. Propane tanks must be sealed from the interior & vented to the exterior.
Norm, Always lurking.
And there are these:
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=39892&title=gmc-0831&cat=5828>
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=25712&title=in-the-closet&cat=4>
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=10064&cat=3866>
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=3720&cat=3372>
Larry Davick
On Oct 16, 2011, at 9:14 PM, Larry Davick wrote:
> Ed,
>
> Where are you?
>
> Larry Davick
> Fremont, California
>
> On Oct 16, 2011, at 9:08 PM, Ed wrote:
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>> The PO of my coach removed the propane tank, stove/oven, and heater and
>> swapped to all electric.
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>> I'm interested in restoring the propane appliances. Does anyone know a good
>> source for a replacement tank? Or know the dimensions/capacity for an
>> aftermarket tank? I was able to contact a few used GMC parts suppliers, but
>> they can't ship a used propane tank and none are near me. I'm considering
>> simply finding one that is a close match or higher capacity. I do wish to
>> maintain the ability to use the monitor in the coach. Thanks for any
>> information that may help.
>>
>> Edward Botwinik
>> 1978 Palm Beach 403
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement [message #146805 is a reply to message #146797] |
Mon, 17 October 2011 11:12 |
James Hupy
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The picture that showed the fiberglas propane tank was of Fin Bevin's Coach.
He told me the tank was commonly used on forklifts and hot air balloons.
They are transparent enough that you can see the level of propane remaining,
so no gage is required. His hooks up like a barbeque tank and is removed for
filling. The manchester tanks that our coaches came equipped with were
equipped with the latest OPD and do not need to be retrofitted for
compliance. If you just like replacing valves for the added peace of mind
that a new valve (perhaps made in Taiwan) will give you, any propane dealer
should be able to fix you up. If you mount your new tank in a location that
was not previously used for propane storage, be sure to vent it out the
bottom, and put screens over the holes to prevent critters from getting in.
Wouldn't hurt to put a louvered door on the compartment either. Make
absolutely certain that there are no leaking connections, and try to lay out
your tubing runs so that connections are under the coach or in an easily
accessible area where thay can be leak checked each spring when you start
waking you coach from it's long winter's nap. Properly used, propane is on a
par with gasoline as far as safety and hazards are concerned. If you
boondock it, a propane water heater and fridge as well as cooking appliances
will extend your stay & make it more enjoyable. Sure is nice to kick on that
30,000 BTU furnace and have it toasty warm in a few minutes also.
Jim Hupy
Salem, OR
78 GMC Royale 403
On Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 7:21 AM, Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net> wrote:
> Dang, Gene, that's the one I was looking for last night but couldn't find.
> Do you remember the story about the fellow who used this fiberglass propane
> tank? There was some conversation about it that I thought was interesting,
> but can't remember the details!
>
> Larry Davick
> The Mystery Machine
> On Oct 17, 2011, at 12:44 AM, gene Fisher wrote:
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> > there is this one
> > http://goo.gl/7n52y
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> > gene
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement [message #146806 is a reply to message #146797] |
Mon, 17 October 2011 11:52 |
Gary Worobec
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I have one of these tanks
http://www.litecylinder.com/
You can see the gas level plus I can now easily take it out instead of
having to take the coach to the propane place. The old tank now sits next to
my outdoor grill. Also freed up some new storage in propane bay as well as
lightening the coach by 100 lbs. Good trade off I think.
Thanks
Gary and Joanne Worobec
1973 GMC Glacier
Anza, CA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Davick" <ljdavick@comcast.net>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 7:21 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement
> Dang, Gene, that's the one I was looking for last night but couldn't find.
> Do you remember the story about the fellow who used this fiberglass
> propane tank? There was some conversation about it that I thought was
> interesting, but can't remember the details!
>
> Larry Davick
> The Mystery Machine
> On Oct 17, 2011, at 12:44 AM, gene Fisher wrote:
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>> there is this one
>> http://goo.gl/7n52y
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>> gene
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane tank replacement [message #146814 is a reply to message #146807] |
Mon, 17 October 2011 13:26 |
Carl S.
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I kind of like this idea:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=39892
It gives you the option of running one tank dry and switching to the other while you get the empty refilled. The manchester horrizontal/vertical fill tank I have, does not. I'm always guessing at how much LPG I have left, and usually take the tank our and get it refilled way before I need to. Nothing wrong with that, I guess, but without a working gauge, I would rather have two smaller tanks like the above picture.
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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