ARO Step control valve

[Chuck Wheeler]

Ernie,

The cylinder is easy to rebuild. There is
a little shop in Hurst
that has all the seals. I just take the cylinder number to him and he puts
together a “kit”.

- Chuck
Wheeler-

1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX

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From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ernie Ekberg

Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010
6:42 AM

To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum]
Re: ARO Step control valve

Come to think of it, I believe mine leaks out the cylinder. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx 817-475-3991 www.ernieekbergflooring.net --- On Sun, 11/14/10, cape0001 <sbirtles@...> wrote: From: cape0001 <sbirtles@...> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: ARO Step control valve To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, November 14, 2010, 7:06 PM We have step control valves Stephen 97 bmc 37 dupree Procucts --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Chuck Wheeler" wrote: > > We developed a bad leak in the ARO step control valve during our trip last > weekend. The spool valve was easy to rebuild using "O" rings from the > faucet section of ACE hardware (3/4" X 1/8" thick - $0.29 each). The problem > is that the rubber on the back port of one of the pilot air valves is bad so > there is a leak when it is energized. There used to be kits available for > these valves but I can't find any since IR bought ARO. > > - Has anyone found any parts to rebuild one of these valves lately? > > - Or does any one have an old valve around that I could buy for parts? > > - Or, lastly, does anyone have a part number for a valve that would replace > the current one? (ARO Part#5840-2929-02) > > > > We head north for the holidays and in very cold weather even a small leak > creates problems. > > > > - Chuck Wheeler- > > 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX >