Dump Valve Rebuild?

[mbulriss]

OK, I'll bite. You don't have an aux air compressor that pre-loads
your chassis air tanks, which is then used to power the dump valves?
That's the way my 91 works. I thought all the late 80s and up had that??

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson
wrote:
>
> Now that there is a discussion of dump valves ... and you mention the
> &^%^&% air valves ...
>
> I really hate having to 'air up' the coach just to dump, especially
> when I'm in an RV park for a week or so. It seems so silly to run a
> 500 hp engine just to get the air pressure to dump the sewage.
>
> So, does anybody know if
> 1. is it practical to re-route the air valve source to the auxiliary
> compressor (used to provide air to the Microphor toilet) -- and will
> that compressor be able to provide enough air to efficiently operate
> the air valves without stressing the compressor, or
> 2. what are some of the alternatives (and costs + ease of
> installation). Are electric valves a good idea? I certainly don't
> really want to hassle with manual valves... the switches are close
> enough to the sewage as it is...
>
> When in an RV park, I usually go 3 days between dumps or I dump on
> the day we leave... It's not like I do it all the time, but I have
> noticed a few strange looks from neighbors after I've 'aired up' to
> do a dump.
>
> Pete Masterson
> aeonix1@...
> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42'
> El Sobrante, CA
>
>
>
>
> On Feb 27, 2007, at 1:34 PM, Terry Neal wrote:
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> > Keith, you should contact Jeff Miller at Dupree Products
> > (616.355.9811). He owns Dupree now & has the valves in stock as
> > well as
> > all the rebuild parts. Also,. you can upgrade to air valves if that
> > interests you? The bodies are glued into the tank adapter. If you
> > get
> > lucky, the adapter that screws into the tank will turn out easily. If
> > not, you have the cut the fitting out of the tank & glue a new one in.
> >
> > Terry Neal
> > Bozeman, MT
> > 82PT40 6V92TA
> > 74FC34 6V53T
> >
> >
> > Keith Strehle wrote:
> >
> >> The next item on the list is the dump valves. They are the twist lock
> >> type and appear to be original equipment. The look just like the
> >> Dupree
> >> valves? Are there knockoffs out there? Are the valve bodies glued in?
> >> If they are Dupree valves, should I rebuild or replace the gate
> >> assembly?
> >>
> >> Thanks, Keith
> >>
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