Sporlan Water Valve- Changeout

[ED GARDELS]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen" <share@...> wrote:
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Steven- Im not very knowledgble about birds yet but thats what I
learned at my last rally. My diafram was also flexible and looked new.
The o ring is good too. Will install new ones when they get here. Its
been broke since December.
good luck

ed gardels 89sp
arlington

> My valve was not clogged, or full of anything. I took it apart
before I knew
> I had problems, because it was leaking(the big o-ring) I went to the
local
> hardware store, and got a new o-ring.. Well it does not leak, but it
does
> not stop water from flowing either. The rubber disc was clean, and
soft..
> but I guess it has sit up dry for a long time, and the top rubber
does not
> seal the hole anymore??.. I guess I need a rebuild kit. When I go
outside
> and move the "tank Fill" switch on/off, I hear a clicking sound
inside.. I
> assume the solenoid is trying to open/close. and it is getting
power. What
> cha think?
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> Stephen
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> 81 FC-33SB
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> Plant City, Fl
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> From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Curt Sprenger
> Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 1:28 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Sporlan Water Valve- Changeout
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> Ed,
> No too bad. Mine was between walls that support the bed and keep the
> water tank in place. A space about 12 inches by 24 inches, filled with
> plumbing. Lifted the mattress and supported it, removed the mattress
> platform, and stuck my head in under the mattress and cussed the whole
> time. About a half hour job. It would take all day if I had to R&R the
> valve body.
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> Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.
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> ED GARDELS wrote:
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> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Curt Sprenger
> > wrote:
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> > Yes curt, the diaphram was dirty but now looks clean and new. It was
> > soooo hard to get at(behind bedroom dresser which i had to
> > dismantal) that i thought I would put in new parts.Was yours hard to
> > get to?
> > edgardels 89sp
> > Arlington Texas
> > > Is the diaphragm in good condition? A while back I took mine
> > apart,
> > > removed the white stuff, lightly cleaned the diaphragm, and
> > reassembled
> > > it. Works great so far.
> > >
> > > .Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.
> > >
> > >
> > > ED GARDELS wrote:
> > >
> > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen H" <share@>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > Steven, I have the same problem you described.(89sp). I have my
> > > > valve out right now, and ordered a rebuild kit from bb yesterday,
> > > > $30.00.. The valve(I could only get the top off with 4 bolts)and
> > it
> > > > was filled with a white scum from water contamanites.I understand
> > > > from other owners that it sticks in this condition and causes
> > what
> > > > you described.
> > > > good luck
> > > > Ed Gardels 89sp
> > > > Arlington, Texas
> > > >
> > >
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