Water pressure regulator

[Rob Robinson]

Curt I would appreciate the pics. Thanks

On 08/06/07, Curt Sprenger wrote:
>
> Ours stopped working. The regulator/check valve was removed and tossed
> in the trash. Installed a new check valve, and use a pressure regulator
> on the hose shore end. I have pictures if anyone is interested. The
> pictures may be out on one of the sites too.
>
> Curt Sprenger
> 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
> Anaheim Hills, Calif.
>
> davidkerryedwards wrote:
>
> > Had odd water pressure problems on my Bird since I got it. Decided to
> > chase it down today.
> > Tracked the problem back to the water pressure regulator. Removed the
> > bottom (at least I
> > think it is the bottom, it looks to me like it is installed upside
> > down with the bottom facing
> > up). Inside of it was chock full or rust, calcium and assorted
> > varieties of minerals and gunk.
> > Piping was completely blocked. I cleaned it out enough to let water
> > pass thru but I'm pretty
> > sure it's not regulating pressure any more due to the additional gunk
> > that must be in the top
> > of it. Considered replacing it, but that's a pain in the neck. Have to
> > remove a number of
> > pipes, and even the valve controlling water flow to the heater, and
> > the air blow out line from
> > the chassis air to get enough room to unscrew the regulator. So I
> > decided to leave it in place
> > and use an in-line regulator with a gauge at the hose connection.
> > Anyone done something
> > similar? Anyone else checked to see if their regulators are actually
> > functional?
> >
> > Kerry
> > 82 FC 35 Unregulated
> > Denver
> >
> >
>
>
>



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Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
94 WLWB


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