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replacement for older style propane tank fill valve

When the propane truck came by to fill the tank in my 97 U295 the tank fill valve wouldn't open to accept the LPG.  According to my propane supplier  this valve was discontinued due to failure to stop flow at the prescribed 80% level and he never found a substitute.
Would like to hear from anyone that has had a similar issue and found a legitimate replacement valve.

The valve in question is mounted on a boss with 4 threaded screws into the face of the boss, as:

ETA image

TIA for any info.
Regards

1997 U295 40 with CAT 3126

Re: replacement for older style propane tank fill valve

Reply #1 –

This might give you a start.  Read the Q & A's

Amazon.com: MANCHESTER V13414 Valve : Automotive

jk

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Jack and Cathy
1992 U280 Unihome 36' Build #4034
Cummins 8.3 /  Allison MT647/ PacBrake
Apopka, FL / Barre Center, NY

Re: replacement for older style propane tank fill valve

Reply #2 –
I have this one.
Marked; Brown mfg
Works fine.

Re: replacement for older style propane tank fill valve

Reply #3 –
I appreciate the responses even though they didn't turn up much other than a confirmation of my propane supplier's reaction.  He basically said that this type of 4-bolt valve had been made obsolete after a defect allowed a major overfill and fire.  The only legal solution is to replace the tank with one that has a receptacle for a new-style threaded valve -- too much expense for me!

Thanks again.
Regards

1997 U295 40 with CAT 3126

Re: replacement for older style propane tank fill valve

Reply #4 –
Have you check with the tank manufacturer (stamped on the tank)?

What do they say???
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
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Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: replacement for older style propane tank fill valve

Reply #5 –
Hi Brett,

Sorry for the late reply.

The tank is a Manchester and they were the first call I made.  A very short answer -- "obsolete, no stock".  My propane supplier suggested that they may be too embarrassed by the problem they had with that valve to even want to talk about it.  According to him the valve failed to shut off the fill thus loading up the whole RV gas piping with liquid and kaboom.  Lawsuit followed.
Regards

1997 U295 40 with CAT 3126

Re: replacement for older style propane tank fill valve

Reply #6 –
Pay attention to the upper level vent.  Fill until it pisses gas.  Shut off. 
Pretty standard op.
I fail to see the problem if filled by any one that has read the protocol.
 

Re: replacement for older style propane tank fill valve

Reply #7 –
I can't tell from the pic but it looks like the fill  valve is threaded into the flange. if so, I had one like that. It's a pain to do but I was able to removed it from the tank and then unscrew the old valve from the flange. Replace with a new valve and reinstall on tank.

TOM
SOB (Some Other Brand) division
1995 Wanderlodge WB40
8V92 :D