Problems with air dumping

[Gregory OConnor]

Rob, Dupree dump valves are good for crap'.

they are talking about dump valves for air bags and I believe it is
a sticking 'regulator isolation valve' that limits auxillary air use
during low system pressure that is the problem.

Gregory O'Connor
94ptRomolandCa

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Rob Robinson"
wrote:
>
> I believe Stephen has all the parts for the dump valves both air
and manual.
> That would include everything from replacement valve paddles to
handles,
> valve bodies as well as air cylinders.
>
> On 20/10/2007, Howard O. Truitt wrote:
> >
> > Glenn,
> > I think you could be right. When I read dump valves I automaticly
thought
> > of holding tanks. Don't suppose Stephen has air dump valves also?
> > Howard T.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: ragster_ga
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com 40yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 1:05 AM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Problems with air dumping
> >
> > 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 40yahoogroups.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 40yahoogroups.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 40yahoogroups.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.
> > > >
> >
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