[C320-list] propane washer

[jim brown]

Yup there is a washer in some.. I've found out it is an older valve (2004 boat so not that old) and replacement washers are not available by design. Replacement valve with installation is $30 or so. Info confirmed with at least 3 propane suppliers and several RV places. 

Jim B

--- On Sat, 4/3/10, Becky <sail320 at hotmail.com> wrote:

From: Becky <sail320 at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] propane washer
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Date: Saturday, April 3, 2010, 7:15 AM



Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:

>I don't remember seeing a washer of any kind in any of my propane tanks, at
>least not in the past 10 years.  In fact, I've remarked on the fact that
>there are no replaceable seals in the valves and hose connections I use. Of
>course, I could be wrong. I was once back in '62 and it took me 18 years to
>correct that one. 
>Warren Updike
>#62
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: jim brown [mailto:jbrown5093 at yahoo.com] 
>Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 3:08 PM
>To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>Subject: [C320-list] propane washer
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>There is a black neoprene washer (not an O ring) inside the valve on my
>aluminum propane tank. It is worn and slightly split. I have not been able
>to find a replacement in hardware, propane, RV or boat stores in my area.
>Has anyone had to replace this washer and if yes can you suggest a supplier.
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>Jim Brown   Desafinado 1003
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