We made it home with our Bird -now I have a few tech. questions.

[jim matus]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ralph L. Fullenwider"
wrote:
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> Jim: What year is your Coach?
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> At the bottom of the water heater, input side, there is a valve.
This valve
> is a 3 way with an air line going to it. It is part of the air
blow out for
> winterizing. It is known to stick in the "drain" position. On the
end of
> the valve facing toward the front of the Coach, remove the 4
screws holding
> the end cap on. Be careful as there may be a return spring located
there.
> With the end cap off, you should see the end of the shuttle, this
is the
> part that is suck. With a pair of needle nose pliers, pull on the
end of
> the shuttle until it moves toward the front of the Coach. Replace
the end
> cap and try the hot water once again. I have taken those valves
apart,
> cleaned and lubed them and return them to service ready to go. It
is a PITA
> to remove the valve though.
>
> The wiper delay is a PMMI control. You can get in touch with Doug
Hampton
> of PMMI and see if they are doing any repair on that system.
>
> Safe travels,
>
> Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> Ralph's RV Solutions, Duncan, Oklahoma
> http://home.swbell.net/rlf47/index.htm
> RALPH you were right on about the shuttle valve being stuck.I
pulled off the actuator housing and got it to move. Thanks for the
good advice and your right I wouldn't want to remove the whole valve
assy. unless I had to. Jim Matus FC35SB Rescue CA
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