Water Fill Value Problem (PT-40)

[Kevin Ford]

I looked at the drawing mentioned by Mike and found I had put the
plunger upside down. So it appears to be fixed now with the cleaning
and putting it back together correctly.

Thanks everyone!
Kevin
Richomnd, TX
'82 PT-40
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@...>
wrote:
>
> Kevin,
>
> Have you looked in the files section of the forum at document named
> Sporlan Valve 30-11.pdf ? It describes the Sporlan Valve parts,
> sequence of operation and lists common causes of failures.
>
> FWIW,
> Mike Bulriss
> 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> San Antonio, TX
>
>
>
> --- 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
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>