In a message dated 1/30/05 12:01:11 AM Eastern Standard Time

> Hello,
> I have a rusty old propane tank on my 88' Westy. It is bad enough that I
> can not turn the knob to shut off propane to the frig/stove. I really
> want to shut off the propane so I can remove the frig and clean it. So
> I'm wondering, if I take a wrench to the rusty knob on the propane tank,
> what are the chances it will snap off and fill my garage with propane?
> I'm also trying to burn off all the propane, but after 8 hours of
> running the stove, I'm getting inpatient.
> Thanks!
> Matt
>

just heat it up with a propane torch, it will loosen the knob.

wait...uhh.. ..  maybe thats not a good idea..that might loosen your face
too..  LOL  anyway, just soak it with penetrating oil..

chris