New Engine fine -Entry Step not working

[susanmarycamilleri]

Recently returned from a spring break trip to Arizona. Covered 3500
miles, averaged 9.7 miles per imperial gallon. Overall a great trip.New
engine ran fine but I should have replaced the air compressor as it is
blowing oil out of the governor and is putting a little oil in the air
tanks. I am going to replace the compressor with a rebuilt shortly.

On the way home the air step stopped working. The air valve makes a
sound like it is trying to work. I took the valve apart and cleaned it
but the step still isn't working. During the trip the step would
retract sometimes while on the road after a few hours, it would also
work intermittently. I realize that replacement parts are available,
but has anybody just replaced the air step with an electric one. I
believe that I can buy a new step cheaper than the parts for the air
step. Has anybody done this. Also would anybody care to guess what part
in the air step is faulty, based on their experience.

thanks
Peter Haggins
78FC
"Prairie Dog"