Problems with air dumping

[ragster_ga]

Howard,

I must be out of sync. I thought Bob was talking about the
suspension dump valves.

I recently replaced by Holding Tanks Dump valves with new ones from
Steve and they work great.

Thanks,

Glenn

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Howard O. Truitt"
wrote:
>
> Glenn,
> Check with Stephen Birtles he now produces the Dupree line of dump
valves. Stephen said he would have a booth at the RIV and RATS
rallies and would have parts for repairs. I found that using mine
regularly has helped with it sticking.
> Howard Truitt
> Camilla, Ga.
> 86 PT40
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: ragster_ga
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 12:12 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Problems with air dumping
>
>
> Bob,
>
> Can you provide the part number of the valve(s) you used to
replace
> the orginal equipment? I also have a randomly sticking dump valve.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Glenn Allen
> 1986 PT-40
> Marietta, GA
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Lawrence"
> wrote:
> >
> > First want to thank Steve and Ralph who send me files of the
> various
> > air systems....thanks again, guys..will print them off for
others
> we
> > meet on our travels that might have similar problems.
> >
> > I found the solution to my problem.
> > Turns out the air switches are/were the problem. Pulled them
out
> and
> > found that these valves have many mini o rings. Seems they fall
> apart
> > with age and the small pieces jam the air holes.
> > Replaced them with new and bigger air switches...problem solved.
> > Bus now dumps quicker and fills quicker as went to 1/4 in size
> > openings.
> >
> > Thanks again to Steve and Ralph.
> >
> > I know several have mentioned they have this occasional problem
and
> I
> > think this is the reason.
> >
> > Bob Lawrence
> > 84 PT36
> > Tacoma, Wa.
> >