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Eyeland
Explorer
Mar 18, 2014

Black Water Valve with a wire pull opener, problem

I have a very difficult Black water valve. I watched video and viewed responses concerning these type of problems on RV.net. My valves are the type that have the handle that engages a wire that pulls ...
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donn0128
Explorer II
Mar 18, 2014
Lots of dry lube on the cable. My pull cable has broken so I am going to have to take it apart. I have the parts just need a dry warm day. Start by emptying the tank and flushing it as best you can. Then take the valve body apart and slip the blade out along with the cable. Install a new assembly and you should be good to go.

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