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Re: Step cover / Air step explained

Reply #25 –
Oldguy
Found a norgren brand valve (new style...a bit longer) at Allied electronics.  175cdn all in with shipping
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

Re: Step cover / Air step explained

Reply #26 –
In reply #11 Old Toolmaker shows you can by them for a lot lest money.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Step cover / Air step explained

Reply #27 –
Quote from: oldguy –
In reply #11 Old Toolmaker shows you can by them for a lot lest money.
I never said less expensive, oldguy, I want to show that 30 year old pneumatics can be replaced with greater ease than hunting up NOS components.  For instance, regarding the air cylinder for the fuel injector arm: I've sketched out a replacement from the Festo catalog that functionally will drop right into place.
Art
1992 Foretravel Grand Villa
U225 SBID Build No. 4134
1986 Rockwood Driftwood
1968 S.I.A.T.A. Spring
1962 Studebaker Lark
1986 Honda VF700C
1983 Honda VF750C
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Re: Step cover / Air step explained

Reply #28 –
So ordered a valve from allied electronics(Canadian distributor)  and also order a few exhaust ports to replace them as well
Just so I am on the same page, I realize with the different size of the replacement I will have to slightly relocate it but my question is in the removal of the original valve.  The powered three prong connector.... Do I just loosen the screw in the top to remove it or is there something else I am missing here.  Just don't  want to break something in the removal. Also I presume I can use the same plug and do not have to re wire the new one???
Peter
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

Re: Step cover / Air step explained

Reply #29 –
Buying a new valve as suggested by many instead of attempting to repair the old one

To remove the old valve seems simple enough..remove the through bolts into the step cavity, but to release the electrical plug do I just loosen the screw at the top?  Also when I remove the old norgren and install the new one it comes with a new "electrical connection cap". Can I use the old one so I don't have to transfer wires and just plug it into the new valve?
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

Re: Step cover / Air step explained

Reply #30 –

tried asking a question on the removal of the electrical connection for the valve.
If anyone knows of the sequence to remove the electrical connection (without removing the wires ie: does the screw on the top loosen of the top and the cap comes right off) i would appreciate it.
Just looking online....would the below work for the valve as well????

1/4" NPT 5 Way 2 Position Pneumatic Electric Solenoid Valve DC 12 V:...

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Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

Re: Step cover / Air step explained

Reply #31 –
Sorry for not responding earlier.  On my '99 U320, there is a phillips screw on the end of the plastic electrical connector.  When this screw is removed the connector should come right off. 

Richard
Jan & Richard Witt
1999 U-320  36ft WTFE
Build Number: 5478 Motorcade: 16599
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited w/Air Force One
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Re: Step cover / Air step explained

Reply #32 –
Jan and Richard,
Thanks so much for the info!  I did not want to proceed and wreck something without confirmation.
Peter
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

Re: Step cover / Air step explained

Reply #33 –
I came close to breaking my electrical plug trying to pry and twist it off before I noticed the Phillips screw. 
Jan & Richard Witt
1999 U-320  36ft WTFE
Build Number: 5478 Motorcade: 16599
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited w/Air Force One
Jan: NO5U, Richard:KA5RIW
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