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Subject:Re: Propane Tank. Shut Off Valve Won't Close?
From:Jeff Palmer
Date:Thu, 23 Aug 2018 11:42:17 -0500

Frank Condelli also has parts in Canada if terry k doesn’t turn your crank. 

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> On Aug 23, 2018, at 11:40 AM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I had similar issues about 1.4 years ago.  Bought replacement manual valve
> and
> regulator from Terry K. and took it to a propane shop and had it done
> there.  No
> problems since.
> 
> Steven
> 91 Westy
> 
> 
>> On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 7:50 PM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Ugh.
>> 
>> I think the valve isn't closing all the way. Flame remains lit too long.
>> 
>> Haven't found anyone up here that does propane system repairs but at
>> minimum, I hope I can find someone to vent remaining fuel from the
>> tank.
>> 
>> That valve sees likely higher than normal use. BC Ferries, as do other
>> ferry systems, requires that I close the valve before boarding the
>> ferry. And, the van has seen a fair amount of camping trips.
>> 
>> Thanks for the help folks.
>> 
>> Neil.
>> 
>>> On 8/22/18, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 2:27 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> I'll double check that its not just an issue of residual fuel in the
>>>> lines
>>>> "fooling me" but I don't think it is.
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Well, maybe I was wrong.
>>> 
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Neil n
>> 
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