Water Fill Value Problem (PT-40)

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Kevin,

Put your fingers around that Sporlan valve, as someone flips the
switch On/Off/On/Off. You should be able to feel and hear the
solenoid activate the valve diaphram.

Bill 88 Fc Michigan


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Kevin Ford"
wrote:
>
> I found the valve and removed the diaphram and cleaned it up as
Curt
> described, but still no affect. I did check the voltage from the
> outside switch -- it is good. I need some value 101. It appears
that
> the voltage is applied to fill the tank, but I don't understand how
> this valve directs the water flow, and with no voltage (switch in
off
> position) what should happen? And any other ideas?
>
> Again thanks.
> Kevin
> Richmond TX
> '82 PT-40
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Curt Sprenger
> wrote:
> >
> > Kevin,
> >
> > I've experience the same issue. Sounds like the Sporlan Valve,
> located
> > near the water tank. The valve is controlled by the "fill tank"
> switch.
> > Our coach has the walk-around bed, water tank is under the bed,
the
> > sporlan valve is on the drivers side of the water tank.
> >
> > Remove the four screws around the electro-magnet. Remove the
rubber
> > diaphragm. Using a screw driver, stuff a small rag into the
opening
> to
> > stop the water flow. Clean out any foreign matter, usually white
> stuff.
> > Carefully remove any foreign matter from the diaphragm.
Reassemble
> and
> > all should be good.
> >
> > One small piece of crud will stop these valves from working.
> >
> > About a 20 minute project.
> >
> > Curt Sprenger
> > 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
> > Anaheim Hills, Calif.
> >
> >
> >
> > Kevin Ford wrote:
> >
> > > All:
> > > Need help with water fill valve on a 1982 PT-40. When I filled
> the tank
> > > yesterday the valve is now stuck in the "Fill Tank" position. I
> other
> > > words with the city water supplied, it keep overflowing and the
> onboard
> > > water pump will not presurize. Can someone tell me where the
> valve is
> > > located and any other troubleshooting tips would be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Kevin Ford
> > > Richmond TX
> > > 1982 PT-40
> > >
> > >
> >
>