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Subject:Re: Parts needed for "Auto Stop" Propane Fill Valve
From:R J Bellanca
Date:Tue, 08 Jul 1997 09:17:53 -0700

At 11:01 AM 7/8/97 -0500, Jensen, Peter E. (FTA) wrote:
>Does anyone know where to get parts and info on the Auto Stop 80% fill
>valve on Westy campers?  I think all I need is a diaphragm because when
>it the tank was filled and the valve shut off I had a gas leak out of
>the weep hole (vent hole) on the brass casing of the auto stop valve
>that would not stop.  My van by the way is a 1989 if that makes a
>difference.
>
>Are these things pretty reliable, or are they a constant headache?  If
>Auto Stop parts are no longer available, I would appreciate any
>alternatives to get the system up and operational again.
>
>Thanks as always to the members of the list that make this such a great
>resource.
>
>Peter Jensen
>
>
Peter,
About 7 years ago, I went through the same thing. I replaced it with a
generic 2 stage regulator. It's been fine ever since.