โAug-26-2023 07:02 PM
โAug-30-2023 05:16 PM
โAug-30-2023 02:47 PM
BugsRLB wrote:
Sorry I was a little late with the ratchet strap idea! We tried everything as you probably did. Pry bars, wood wedges, brute force, swearing etc. Manufacturers should allow a little play in the pipe. Cause sooner or later, it's gonna need replacing.
โAug-30-2023 02:02 PM
โAug-30-2023 12:23 PM
BugsRLB wrote:
First and foremost DRAIN and FLUSH the black tank very well prior to disassembly!
As said, remove the 4 nuts and bolts from all four corners. Separate the black pipe on the right away from the from the blade valve. Insert new blade valve and bolt back up. I had to put a ratchet strap to my axle and "gently" move the black pipe back enough to get the new blade in with messing up the O-rings.
My cable was sticking as well and the blade was leaking. For the cost of a manual valve and cable and an electric valve, I chose the electric. Push button, valve opens. Push button, valve closes. Perfect!
โAug-30-2023 12:06 PM
โAug-27-2023 08:04 AM
opnspaces wrote:
I use plumbers silicon lube to hold the seals in place for assembly. If you are worried about the grease trapping particles think about gravity and just don't grease the bottom 1/3rd of the seal. But seriously the grease is not going to hurt anything. And the grease will allow you to slide the valve into the joint without dislodging the O-rings.
As said leave the white section alone unless you want to create a leak. Just scrape the bolt heads clean. And no you do not have to reapply the goop that you scrape off.
โAug-27-2023 05:52 AM
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โAug-26-2023 09:21 PM
CA Traveler wrote:
X2 above. Be careful with the installation that the 2 O rings remain in place.
โAug-26-2023 09:08 PM
Home Skillet wrote:
DO NOT mess with the white section.
Just unbolt the the valve and slide the new one in.
You will have to scrape away the white sealant on the bolt heads.
โAug-26-2023 08:03 PM
โAug-26-2023 07:38 PM