Agreed! Thanks for input as well.  Cheers!

On Tue, Sep 29, 2020, 7:49 AM ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@verizon.net>
wrote:

> Hooray Steven.  I knew someone would come up with the needed valve.  We
> just needed to get some chatter going until the right person saw it.
> Totally agree with having a pro do it.  Safety is a big issue on this one.
>
> Dave B.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Sat, Sep 26, 2020 10:57 pm
> Subject: Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
>
> I'm having a professional do it.  I don't want to wrestle with it.  And the
> tank is empty.  Thanks!  Also just got word from the parfs place that it
> has been shipped.
> Yay!!
>
> Steven
> 91 Westy
>
> On Sat, Sep 26, 2020, 6:57 PM <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Just make sure the tank is empty and work outside. I'd remove it, but
> > others have done it while on the van.  You need a big wrench.  If the
> tank
> > is removed use a long breaker bar on it and stand on the tank.  For
> install
> > use gas pipe dope on top of a wrap of yellow Teflon gas thread tape.
> With
> > tank on the van you can use a jack on the end of the wrench and vehicle
> > weight to remove and install.  I used a big pipe wrench since it was all
> I
> > had that was big enough and I didn't care about marring the valve flats.
> >
> > Stuart
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of
> > Steven Johnson
> > Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2020 7:30 AM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
> >
> > The guy I'm having do the swap, I'm sure, can do whatever is required.  I
> > just don't want to wrestle with it.
> >
> > Steven
> > 91 Westy
> >
> > On Thu, Sep 24, 2020, 6:16 AM ddbjorkman@verizon.net <
> > ddbjorkman@verizon.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Holy smokes!  I'm going to take better care of mine.  Did the shop say
> > > they could retro fit something else?
> > > I'm really surprised someone else has not chimed in on this. Anybody
> > > out there?
> > >
> > > Dave B.
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com>
> > > To: ddbjorkman@verizon.net
> > > Cc: vanlist <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
> > > Sent: Wed, Sep 23, 2020 4:10 pm
> > > Subject: Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
> > >
> > > Well, the local propane service guy that was going to do the work for
> > > me can't locate one for me either.
> > >
> > > On Wed, Sep 23, 2020, 12:43 PM ddbjorkman@verizon.net <
> > > ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > Pull out the yellow pages (or internet) and locate propane or RV shops
> > > in your area.  Pull the bus in and show them.  I have done this in the
> > past.
> > > These parts are not unusual.  If I'm wrong, someone please contradict
> me.
> > >
> > > Dave B.
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com>
> > > To: ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@verizon.net>
> > > Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
> > > Sent: Wed, Sep 23, 2020 1:24 pm
> > > Subject: Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
> > >
> > > Thank you all for your feedback.  I'm currrently still looking...  I
> > > tried Bus Depot and they referred me
> > > to the Samba classifieds.  No luck there.  I called lifestyle propane
> > as
> > > Mr. Toomey suggested yesterday
> > > but got no return call so I just got through emailing their contact
> > > address to see if that helps.  TK doesn't have any propane stuff and
> > > doesn't know when his supplier will ship
> > > again.  I will contact other venders
> > > as well.
> > >
> > > Thank you all for making suggestions.  It is most appreciated....
> > >
> > > Steven
> > > 91 Westy
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > > On Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 8:13 AM ddbjorkman@verizon.net <
> > > ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Steve.  Just saw this.  I'm surprised someone hasn't replied.  I
> > > know they are out there.  Try calling a vendor and asking, if they
> > > don't have it, where one could get one.
> > > Hope you get some answers.
> > >
> > > Dave B.
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
> > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > > Sent: Tue, Sep 22, 2020 12:33 pm
> > > Subject: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
> > >
> > > Hey Folks,
> > >
> > > Anybody?  Venders?  I can't seem to locate the propane shut-off valve
> > > from anywhere.
> > >
> > > Any leads?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Steven
> > > 91 Westy
> > >
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