| Propane regulator replacement 23' 73&4 [message #312319] |
Fri, 20 January 2017 16:47 |
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Matt Colie
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Registered: March 2007
Location: S.E. Michigan
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I am targeting this very specifically because I only have my coach to use as a data point. I don't believe that the case exists with any 26' coach.
You know the way sometimes a job you think is going to be a real pain turns out simple and easy???
Well, this isn't one of those cases.
I wanted to replace the LP hose and regulator. I have had a 2-stage waiting for a while. When I got it I realized that the install would not be as simple as hoped, so it got put on the winter work list.
Starters - the tank valve on our coach is close to the forward bulkhead of the compartment. This means that if you try to reuse the hose, it can't make the bend.
The hose that connects the regulator to the house is about under the forward end of the tank. The hose fittings are Weatherhead and they were bought by Eaton in 2002 and the cross catalog no longer works.
So, after figuring out that the regulator with a short Ell (machined not cast) could fit and still be able to remove the regulator, I went to two local hose people and could not locate a duplicate of the 5/8 flare to 1/2 hose fitting that had a chance. This is what is at the floor. Such are available, but the only ones that came up were way to long to allow the hose to make the bend at the coach side. So, I elected to reuse the fitting, but I cannot recommend this. I was able to buy a 3/8FPT to 1/2 hose barb and 1-1/2 feet of LP hose. I did put it all together and now it has to wait for spring to get the tank filled again. It will work, but I suggest that if you have this on your To-Do list, be cautious before you start the project.
Am I worried? The line pressure is 11"WC (water column) or 0.4 psi and the tank compartment is open to outside. No, I know how to put hoses together even with reused non-reusable parts.
This all happened after a month of trying to find out why the propane would leave the tank without any reason. I had replaced the service valve years ago and put a new O-ring under the lever sensor, but even with a combustible gas detector and a lot of soapy water, there was nothing evident. So, I replaced the OE Fisher fill valve (that is NLA) with another from Sherwood that it turned out is also out of production, but it was a good price on E-bay. And I also replaced the tell-tail bleeder valve. Now the tank will hold 100 psi for 3 days and I hope that turns out to be good enough.
This all just a part of the planned winter work. Fortunately, there is still time before we want to depart for Shawnee.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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