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Propane tank valve [message #366444]

Thu, 02 September 2021 02:12

boybach

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Scary day at the gas station today. Gassing up the coach and filling the propane tank when the fill pin inside the propane filler neck decides to get stuck. Much hissing and stinking when the attendant removed the pump. Finally had the idea to take a screwdriver into the fill valve and give it a push. It snapped shut.

Is there a way to lubricate this valve or even replace the filler neck/valve ?

Larry

Larry - Victoria BC - 1977 ex-Palm Beach "Ol' Leaky" 40,000 miles, PO said everything working but forgot the word NOT. Atwood helium fridge, water heater & furnace. SS exhaust system, Onan, Iota Converter, R134A, New fuel lines & heat exchange hoses

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[GMCnet] Re: Propane tank valve [message #366448 is a reply to message #366444]

Thu, 02 September 2021 07:37

Rob

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Mine does this all the time. I've always just given it a bit of a tap as
the filler is removed and the valve seats itself.

Getting the valve replaced is likely pretty straightforward - I suspect
any propane re-certification shop would be able to do it.

Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath

On 2021-09-02 12:12 a.m., twlldeen@gmail.com wrote:
> Scary day at the gas station today. Gassing up the coach and filling the propane tank when the fill pin inside the propane filler neck decides to get
> stuck. Much hissing and stinking when the attendant removed the pump. Finally had the idea to take a screwdriver into the fill valve and give it a
> push. It snapped shut.
>
> Is there a way to lubricate this valve or even replace the filler neck/valve ?
>
> Larry
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[GMCnet] Re: Propane tank valve [message #366450 is a reply to message #366444]

Thu, 02 September 2021 10:29

richshoop
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You just experienced a wake up moment. Next time the tank is empty, replace the valves complete. Have it hydrotested and restamped. Propane is nothing to mess with.
I had the same thing happen to me, except I did not notice it till I got home, which at the time was a small clearing in a forest. Had to call fire department, who were able to get the valve to seat.
Leak testing any fitting that has been disturbed is common sense.
> On 09/02/2021 12:12 AM twlldeen@gmail.com wrote:
>
>
> Scary day at the gas station today. Gassing up the coach and filling the propane tank when the fill pin inside the propane filler neck decides to get
> stuck. Much hissing and stinking when the attendant removed the pump. Finally had the idea to take a screwdriver into the fill valve and give it a
> push. It snapped shut.
>
> Is there a way to lubricate this valve or even replace the filler neck/valve ?
>
> Larry
> --
> Larry - Victoria BC -
>
> 1977 Palm Beach 40,000 miles, PO said everything working but forgot the word NOT. New Atwood fridge, water heater & furnace. New SS exhaust system,
> 6000w Onan, Iota Converter, R134A A/C, New fuel lines & heat exchange hoses
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[GMCnet] Re: Propane tank valve [message #366451 is a reply to message #366444]

Thu, 02 September 2021 10:03

BobDunahugh

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This is a safety issue. Can't pass on this. 5 years ago. I refurbished the 78 GMC Royale that we use now. And bought, or rebuilt, about everything that could fail. (It's my Apolo 13 thing. Failure is not an option.) So, I blasted/painted the tank. And replaced both the inlet, and out let valves. The Linn county Coop just charge me for the parts. No labor. As most fill stations. Don't want to fill a tank. That has been messed with. The prosses wasn't much of a money maker for them. Didn't cost much at all.
As a note. Just because you tightened any fitting. That you messed with in the entire system. Real tight. Still check with a leak checking solution. I check all LP fitting for leaks. Every year. Lots of vibration under there. Again. It's my 13 thing.
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[GMCnet] Re: Propane tank valve [message #366455 is a reply to message #366450]

Thu, 02 September 2021 19:23

jimk

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ALways have a large handled plastic tool and slap the side of the valve as
the ball will seat.
Never shobe a metel in as that can creat a spark with the steel ball.

On Thu, Sep 2, 2021 at 8:29 AM RICHARD/MARLI SHOOP
wrote:

> You just experienced a wake up moment. Next time the tank is empty,
> replace the valves complete. Have it hydrotested and restamped. Propane is
> nothing to mess with.
> I had the same thing happen to me, except I did not notice it till I got
> home, which at the time was a small clearing in a forest. Had to call fire
> department, who were able to get the valve to seat.
> Leak testing any fitting that has been disturbed is common sense.
>> On 09/02/2021 12:12 AM twlldeen@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>
>> Scary day at the gas station today. Gassing up the coach and filling the
> propane tank when the fill pin inside the propane filler neck decides to get
>> stuck. Much hissing and stinking when the attendant removed the pump.
> Finally had the idea to take a screwdriver into the fill valve and give it a
>> push. It snapped shut.
>>
>> Is there a way to lubricate this valve or even replace the filler
> neck/valve ?
>>
>> Larry
>> --
>> Larry - Victoria BC -
>>
>> 1977 Palm Beach 40,000 miles, PO said everything working but forgot the
> word NOT. New Atwood fridge, water heater & furnace. New SS exhaust system,
>> 6000w Onan, Iota Converter, R134A A/C, New fuel lines & heat exchange
> hoses
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Re: [GMCnet] Re: Propane tank valve [message #366465 is a reply to message #366455]

Fri, 03 September 2021 11:12

boybach

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jimk wrote on Thu, 02 September 2021 17:23

Always have a large handled plastic tool and slap the side of the valve as the ball will seat.
Never shove a metal in as that can create a spark with the steel ball.

My spare fishing bonker, although wood, might be just the thing ....Might keep an eye out for a plastic one at the next swap meet too..
My gas fitter buddy says the freezing of the valve is a pretty common issue, give it a whack.

thanks Jim

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