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step air leak - pattypape - 11-18-2005 13:27

Ernie,

In the plumbing department of most any hardware store, Lowes or
Home depot has a bottle of solution that detects leaks. Normally
used for natural gas, propane, oxygen or compressed air leaks. It
usually has a dobber, to apply the solution to a pipe, or
connection. Then you just look for the bubbles, or very small leaks
will foam after awhile.
It will usually say,
"Not poisonous ,But, DO NOT DRINK THE CONTENTS OF THIS BOTTLE"

Bill 88 FC

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, erniecarpet@a... wrote:
>
> Tom- what section of walmart has the rectorseek? Ernie- kinda
cheap in texas
>
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step air leak - mrdonut12 - 11-19-2005 00:05

Bill,
You only need to use that stuff for leaks in lines that have gas
in them.
For air lines, you can mix up about 1/3 dish soap and 2/3 water
in a spray bottle. Start spraying that stuff around and you'll find
air leaks much faster and easier.
That's how we check tires for punctures. Fast, easy and
cheap--my 3 favorite things. :o)

George Witt
81 FC 35
Lincoln, Nebraska


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
wrote:
>
> Ernie,
>
> In the plumbing department of most any hardware store, Lowes or
> Home depot has a bottle of solution that detects leaks. Normally
> used for natural gas, propane, oxygen or compressed air leaks. It
> usually has a dobber, to apply the solution to a pipe, or
> connection. Then you just look for the bubbles, or very small leaks
> will foam after awhile.
> It will usually say,
> "Not poisonous ,But, DO NOT DRINK THE CONTENTS OF THIS BOTTLE"
>
> Bill 88 FC
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, erniecarpet@a... wrote:
> >
> > Tom- what section of walmart has the rectorseek? Ernie- kinda
> cheap in texas
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>

step air leak - Tom Warner - 11-19-2005 02:34

George what you are saying is simply not true. Soap
and water does work .............sometimes. God knows I have used it
before and pulled my hair out trying to get it to stay on the
fittings long enough to see it form bubbles and it sure does work if
the leaks are large enough. But the rectorseek you can buy at most
plumbing shops and Homedepot is far more efficient at finding leaks
then the soap and water. Rectorseek clings to the material you put it
on to give far longer time for the leak to make itself visible. Thats
exactly why it was formulated. Using soap and water to find punctures
in tires is one thing but when you are looking for leaks in pipes,
plastic parts and fittings, its another problem altogether. Do
yourself a big favor and try rectorseek. Once you do you will quickly
see the difference.

Tom Warner
1982 FC35
Vernon Center,NY

At 07:05 AM 11/19/2005, you wrote:
>Bill,
> You only need to use that stuff for leaks in lines that have gas
>in them.
> For air lines, you can mix up about 1/3 dish soap and 2/3 water
>in a spray bottle. Start spraying that stuff around and you'll find
>air leaks much faster and easier.
> That's how we check tires for punctures. Fast, easy and
>cheap--my 3 favorite things. :o)
>
> George Witt
> 81 FC 35
> Lincoln, Nebraska
>
>
>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
>wrote:
> >
> > Ernie,
> >
> > In the plumbing department of most any hardware store, Lowes or
> > Home depot has a bottle of solution that detects leaks. Normally
> > used for natural gas, propane, oxygen or compressed air leaks. It
> > usually has a dobber, to apply the solution to a pipe, or
> > connection. Then you just look for the bubbles, or very small leaks
> > will foam after awhile.
> > It will usually say,
> > "Not poisonous ,But, DO NOT DRINK THE CONTENTS OF THIS BOTTLE"
> >
> > Bill 88 FC
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, erniecarpet@a... wrote:
> > >
> > > Tom- what section of walmart has the rectorseek? Ernie- kinda
> > cheap in texas
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
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step air leak - pattypape - 11-19-2005 04:45

Yep George,

Many times I use soapy water, But on a slow leak the solution
is too thin and runs off the fitting too quick. Sometimes on
a step cylinder, waste dump valve or a diaphram type part, it needs
to be actuated on/off a few times to find the leak. Soapy water
will not stick and hold up long enough. But, at about $4 for a small
bottle, I always use the cheap stuff first.
I think frugal is the politically correct term Smile

Bill 88 FC Michigan





--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mrdonut12"
<mrdonut12@y...> wrote:
>
> Bill,
> You only need to use that stuff for leaks in lines that have
gas
> in them.
> For air lines, you can mix up about 1/3 dish soap and 2/3
water
> in a spray bottle. Start spraying that stuff around and you'll
find
> air leaks much faster and easier.
> That's how we check tires for punctures. Fast, easy and
> cheap--my 3 favorite things. :o)
>
> George Witt
> 81 FC 35
> Lincoln, Nebraska
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"

> wrote:
> >
> > Ernie,
> >
> > In the plumbing department of most any hardware store, Lowes or
> > Home depot has a bottle of solution that detects leaks.
Normally
> > used for natural gas, propane, oxygen or compressed air leaks.
It
> > usually has a dobber, to apply the solution to a pipe, or
> > connection. Then you just look for the bubbles, or very small
leaks
> > will foam after awhile.
> > It will usually say,
> > "Not poisonous ,But, DO NOT DRINK THE CONTENTS OF THIS BOTTLE"
> >
> > Bill 88 FC
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, erniecarpet@a... wrote:
> > >
> > > Tom- what section of walmart has the rectorseek? Ernie- kinda
> > cheap in texas
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> >
>

step air leak - Richard Hayden - 11-19-2005 14:42

We had the same problem. The previous owner had been trying to get it fixed but
his mechanic didn't understand BB I'm afraid. He had a new air step controller
on board and we had it installed. Problem fixed. Sorry, but don't know how
much the controller cost. However, the install time was only about 30 to 45
minutes.

Dick Hayden - '87 PT38
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Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] step air leak


I have a leak at the control box- if that is the correct term, by my
step. The cylinder is fine. The leak is not at a fitting, but at
another part of that control. Anyone have this situation? Ernie-83PT40
in Weatherford, Tx- YUP--AT HOME!!





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step air leak - erniecarpet@... - 02-27-2006 04:20

Thanks, Tom, will give it a try when it warms up a bit. Ernie -83pt40 in
louisiana


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step air leak - Ernest Ekberg - 02-27-2006 06:41

My step leaks air after the step has been extended. How do you get that
valve out of there? The leak is in the rear exhaust? port and
incidentally, that module is hot to the touch- with no air and coach
turned off. Ernie-83pt40 back in Louisiana

step air leak - Tom Warner - 02-27-2006 06:49

Should be held down by a couple of screws to a plate. Disconnect the
air lines and the power and pull it off. back off the nuts on each
muffler (there will be a screw that can be turned by a
screwdriver) and remove the sintered bronze filters. Wash them off
with brake fluid. Take the valve apart clean everything up and put
in new rubber O rings you can get at NAPA. Lube it with silicone
grease and put it back together. The screw in the center of each
sintered bronze filter regulates how fast your steps go in and out.
There is an adjustment for each. The farther in you turn each one the
slower the step moves.

tom warner.....back to work making new moldings for my kitchen

1982 FC35
Vernon Center,NY

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>My step leaks air after the step has been extended. How do you get that
>valve out of there? The leak is in the rear exhaust? port and
>incidentally, that module is hot to the touch- with no air and coach
>turned off. Ernie-83pt40 back in Louisiana
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