If it comes to this, it comes to this. I promise to take pictures.
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Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
KG6RCR

Dennis Haynes typed:
> Disconect the 2 copper lines. Loosen the 2 nuts holdng the tank near the
> chassis rail and remove the 2 nuts near the rocker. Remove the tank
> assembly and place in a tub of water. The leaks will be obvious.
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> A bit drastic but effective.
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> Dennis
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>> From: Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
>> Reply-To: Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: Whiff of propane - (Probably NVC)
>> Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:14:52 -0700
>>
>> The linked article describes the method used to observe leaks in the
>> propane torches: "The units were tested by fitting them to a 0.34
>> kilogram Primus cylinder part-filled with propane and then immersing in
>> water. A graduated glass cylinder was used to collect and measure any
>> leakage observed."
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>> I wish I could think of a practical way to apply this test method to
>> Mellow Yellow's tank and associated bits!
>>
>> --
>> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
>> 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
>> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
>> 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
>> KG6RCR
>>
>>
>>
>> David Yates typed:
>>> Yes, a whiff of propane can be of significance folks.
>>>
>>> http://www.testsafe.com.au/latest_news/november_2004/north_ryde_gas_explosio
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>>> n.pdf
>>>
>>> Dave
>>> downunder
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