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Subject:Re: help need to replace Westy copper stove line
From:Stuart MacMillan
Date:Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:33:17 -0700

You'll need a flaring tool to flare the ends.  Harbor Freight has one that
works fine:
http://www.harborfreight.com/double-tube-flaring-tool-kit-66534.html.  If
you use flex line intended for home use make sure it is attached properly to
the side of the cabinet so it doesn't flop around with the bumps of driving.
It's not intended for use in high vibration areas.

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Spencer Allen
Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 3:59 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: help need to replace Westy copper stove line

After installing a new Go Westy propane tank I kinked the copper lines to
the point where they will have to be replaced. I see the stove-frige
fittings when looking up through the cabinet. Before I tackle the rusted
screws on the floor plate the lines go through under the van is there some
thing under it that I need to look out for? Is running the new lines a
simple matter of feeding the new line up to the stove and bending the lines
(with a bender this time) in the right spots. The tank install was bear in
itself (see other post). Thanks for any help.
Spencer
85 Westy

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