ARO Step control valve

[antique405@...]

Chuck. I replaced the valve on my 83 PT with Alfa valve from Grainger. Had to make minor change in mounting but easy to install. Hope this helps.

Alfa A2125D 012-D

Flow valve 42J85-1

12volt coil 2G503-2

Paul Downey

Versailles Ky

In a message dated 11/14/2010 6:19:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, cwheeler@... writes:

We developed a bad leak in the ARO step control valve during our trip last weekend. The spool valve was easy to rebuild using “O” rings from the faucet section of ACE hardware (3/4” X 1/8” thick - $0.29 each). The problem is that the rubber on the back port of one of the pilot air valves is bad so there is a leak when it is energized. There used to be kits available for these valves but I can’t find any since IR bought ARO.

- Has anyone found any parts to rebuild one of these valves lately?

- Or does any one have an old valve around that I could buy for parts?

- Or, lastly, does anyone have a part number for a valve that would replace the current one? (ARO Part#5840-2929-02)

We head north for the holidays and in very cold weather even a small leak creates problems.

- Chuck Wheeler-

1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX

[Chuck Wheeler]

We developed a bad leak in the ARO step
control valve during our trip last weekend. The spool valve was easy to
rebuild using “O” rings from the faucet section of ACE hardware (3/4”
X 1/8” thick - $0.29 each). The problem is that the rubber on the back
port of one of the pilot air valves is bad so there is a leak when it is
energized. There used to be kits available for these valves but I can’t
find any since IR bought ARO.

- Has anyone found any parts to rebuild
one of these valves lately?

- Or does any one have an old valve around
that I could buy for parts?

- Or, lastly, does anyone have a part
number for a valve that would replace the current one? (ARO Part#5840-2929-02)

We head north for the holidays and in very
cold weather even a small leak creates problems.

- Chuck
Wheeler-

1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX

[cape0001]

We have step control valves
Stephen 97 bmc 37
dupree Procucts

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Chuck Wheeler" wrote:
>
> We developed a bad leak in the ARO step control valve during our trip last
> weekend. The spool valve was easy to rebuild using "O" rings from the
> faucet section of ACE hardware (3/4" X 1/8" thick - $0.29 each). The problem
> is that the rubber on the back port of one of the pilot air valves is bad so
> there is a leak when it is energized. There used to be kits available for
> these valves but I can't find any since IR bought ARO.
>
> - Has anyone found any parts to rebuild one of these valves lately?
>
> - Or does any one have an old valve around that I could buy for parts?
>
> - Or, lastly, does anyone have a part number for a valve that would replace
> the current one? (ARO Part#5840-2929-02)
>
>
>
> We head north for the holidays and in very cold weather even a small leak
> creates problems.
>
>
>
> - Chuck Wheeler-
>
> 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX
>

[Chet Geist]

Chuck,

I also replaced both the step and generator valves with the A212SD012 valve assembly. Bought them from Stearns Corp. in Houston cost about $120.00, but that was in 2006. I had trouble with one of them and got a repair kit, primarily the spool valve, from Applied Industrial Technologies here in Austin. Cost was $32.00 in 2008. Applied has an office in Dallas (972-506-0612) and Arlington (817-649-3094). Their catalog lists A212SD--- valves, but only in 120 volt and 24 volt. Hope this is of some value to you.

Chet Geist

1981FC33

Austin, Texas

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Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] ARO Step control valve

Chuck. I replaced the valve on my 83 PT with Alfa valve from Grainger. Had to make minor change in mounting but easy to install. Hope this helps.

Alfa A2125D 012-D

Flow valve 42J85-1

12volt coil 2G503-2

Paul Downey

Versailles Ky

In a message dated 11/14/2010 6:19:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, cwheeler@... writes:

We developed a bad leak in the ARO step control valve during our trip last weekend. The spool valve was easy to rebuild using “O” rings from the faucet section of ACE hardware (3/4” X 1/8” thick - $0.29 each). The problem is that the rubber on the back port of one of the pilot air valves is bad so there is a leak when it is energized. There used to be kits available for these valves but I can’t find any since IR bought ARO.

- Has anyone found any parts to rebuild one of these valves lately?

- Or does any one have an old valve around that I could buy for parts?

- Or, lastly, does anyone have a part number for a valve that would replace the current one? (ARO Part#5840-2929-02)

We head north for the holidays and in very cold weather even a small leak creates problems.

- Chuck Wheeler-

1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX

[Chuck Wheeler]

Thanks Paul! I’ll give it a
look. We have a Granger right down the street.

- Chuck
Wheeler-

1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX

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From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of antique405@...

Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010
6:18 PM

To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum]
ARO Step control valve

Chuck. I replaced the valve on my 83 PT
with Alfa valve from Grainger. Had to make minor change in mounting but easy to
install. Hope this helps.

Alfa A2125D 012-D

Flow valve 42J85-1

12volt coil 2G503-2

Paul Downey

Versailles Ky

In a message dated 11/14/2010 6:19:30
P.M. Eastern Standard Time, cwheeler@...
writes:

We developed a bad leak in the ARO step control valve during our
trip last weekend. The spool valve was easy to rebuild using
“O” rings from the faucet section of ACE hardware (3/4” X
1/8” thick - $0.29 each). The problem is that the rubber on the back port
of one of the pilot air valves is bad so there is a leak when it is
energized. There used to be kits available for these valves but I
can’t find any since IR bought ARO.

- Has anyone found any parts to rebuild one of these valves
lately?

- Or does any one have an old valve around that I could buy for
parts?

- Or, lastly, does anyone have a part number for a valve that would
replace the current one? (ARO Part#5840-2929-02)

We head north for the holidays and in very cold weather even
a small leak creates problems.

- Chuck Wheeler-

1982 FC 31SB Fort
Worth TX

[Ernie Ekberg]

I have the same problem. When it is cold, that thing leaks air like crazy. I usually keep the step out till the temps warm up. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx 817-475-3991 www.ernieekbergflooring.net --- On Sun, 11/14/10, Chuck Wheeler wrote: From: Chuck Wheeler Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] ARO Step control valve To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, November 14, 2010, 5:19 PM We developed a bad leak in the ARO step control valve during our trip last weekend. The spool valve was easy to rebuild using “O” rings from the faucet section of ACE hardware (3/4” X 1/8” thick - $0.29 each). The problem is that the rubber on the back port of one of the pilot air valves is bad so there is a leak when it is energized. There used to be kits available for these valves but I can’t find any since IR bought ARO. - Has anyone found any parts to rebuild one of these valves lately? - Or does any one have an old valve around that I could buy for parts? - Or, lastly, does anyone have a part number for a valve that would replace the current one? (ARO Part#5840-2929-02) We head north for the holidays and in very cold weather even a small leak creates problems. - Chuck Wheeler- 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX

[Ernie Ekberg]

Come to think of it, I believe mine leaks out the cylinder. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx 817-475-3991 www.ernieekbergflooring.net --- On Sun, 11/14/10, cape0001 <sbirtles@...> wrote: From: cape0001 <sbirtles@...> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: ARO Step control valve To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, November 14, 2010, 7:06 PM We have step control valves Stephen 97 bmc 37 dupree Procucts --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Chuck Wheeler" wrote: > > We developed a bad leak in the ARO step control valve during our trip last > weekend. The spool valve was easy to rebuild using "O" rings from the > faucet section of ACE hardware (3/4" X 1/8" thick - $0.29 each). The problem > is that the rubber on the back port of one of the pilot air valves is bad so > there is a leak when it is energized. There used to be kits available for > these valves but I can't find any since IR bought ARO. > > - Has anyone found any parts to rebuild one of these valves lately? > > - Or does any one have an old valve around that I could buy for parts? > > - Or, lastly, does anyone have a part number for a valve that would replace > the current one? (ARO Part#5840-2929-02) > > > > We head north for the holidays and in very cold weather even a small leak > creates problems. > > > > - Chuck Wheeler- > > 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX >

[Chuck Wheeler]

Ernie,

The cylinder is easy to rebuild. There is
a little shop in Hurst
that has all the seals. I just take the cylinder number to him and he puts
together a “kit”.

- Chuck
Wheeler-

1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX

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Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010
6:42 AM

To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum]
Re: ARO Step control valve

Come to think of it, I believe mine leaks out the cylinder. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx 817-475-3991 www.ernieekbergflooring.net --- On Sun, 11/14/10, cape0001 <sbirtles@...> wrote: From: cape0001 <sbirtles@...> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: ARO Step control valve To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, November 14, 2010, 7:06 PM We have step control valves Stephen 97 bmc 37 dupree Procucts --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Chuck Wheeler" wrote: > > We developed a bad leak in the ARO step control valve during our trip last > weekend. The spool valve was easy to rebuild using "O" rings from the > faucet section of ACE hardware (3/4" X 1/8" thick - $0.29 each). The problem > is that the rubber on the back port of one of the pilot air valves is bad so > there is a leak when it is energized. There used to be kits available for > these valves but I can't find any since IR bought ARO. > > - Has anyone found any parts to rebuild one of these valves lately? > > - Or does any one have an old valve around that I could buy for parts? > > - Or, lastly, does anyone have a part number for a valve that would replace > the current one? (ARO Part#5840-2929-02) > > > > We head north for the holidays and in very cold weather even a small leak > creates problems. > > > > - Chuck Wheeler- > > 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX >

[Ernie Ekberg]

Thanks, Chuck, I'll get under there and check it out Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx 817-475-3991 www.ernieekbergflooring.net --- On Mon, 11/15/10, Chuck Wheeler wrote: From: Chuck Wheeler Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: ARO Step control valve To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, November 15, 2010, 8:34 AM Ernie, The cylinder is easy to rebuild. There is a little shop in Hurst that has all the seals. I just take the cylinder number to him and he puts together a “kit”. - Chuck Wheeler- 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Ernie Ekberg Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 6:42 AM To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: ARO Step control valve Come to think of it, I believe mine leaks out the cylinder. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx 817-475-3991 www.ernieekbergflooring.net --- On Sun, 11/14/10, cape0001 < sbirtles@... > wrote: From: cape0001 < sbirtles@... > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: ARO Step control valve To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, November 14, 2010, 7:06 PM We have step control valves Stephen 97 bmc 37 dupree Procucts --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Chuck Wheeler" wrote: > > We developed a bad leak in the ARO step control valve during our trip last > weekend. The spool valve was easy to rebuild using "O" rings from the > faucet section of ACE hardware (3/4" X 1/8" thick - $0.29 each). The problem > is that the rubber on the back port of one of the pilot air valves is bad so > there is a leak when it is energized. There used to be kits available for > these valves but I can't find any since IR bought ARO. > > - Has anyone found any parts to rebuild one of these valves lately? > > - Or does any one have an old valve around that I could buy for parts? > > - Or, lastly, does anyone have a part number for a valve that would replace > the current one? (ARO Part#5840-2929-02) > > > > We head north for the holidays and in very cold weather even a small leak > creates problems. > > > > - Chuck Wheeler- > > 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX >

[Chuck Wheeler]

Stephen,

Do you have more information?

-
Cost?

-
Direct
replacement or modification required?

-
Can it
be rebuilt?

- Chuck
Wheeler-

1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX

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From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of cape0001

Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010
7:06 PM

To:
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com

Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re:
ARO Step control valve

We have step control valves

Stephen 97 bmc 37

dupree Procucts



--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com",
"Chuck Wheeler" wrote:

>

> We developed a bad leak in the ARO step control valve during our trip last

> weekend. The spool valve was easy to rebuild using "O" rings from
the

> faucet section of ACE hardware (3/4" X 1/8" thick - $0.29 each).
The problem

> is that the rubber on the back port of one of the pilot air valves is bad
so

> there is a leak when it is energized. There used to be kits available for

> these valves but I can't find any since IR bought ARO.

>

> - Has anyone found any parts to rebuild one of these valves lately?

>

> - Or does any one have an old valve around that I could buy for parts?

>

> - Or, lastly, does anyone have a part number for a valve that would
replace

> the current one? (ARO Part#5840-2929-02)

>

>

>

> We head north for the holidays and in very cold weather even a small leak

> creates problems.

>

>

>

> - Chuck Wheeler-

>

> 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth
TX

>