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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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HappyKayakers
Explorer III
Mar 18, 2014
If memory serves correctly, that cable will detach from the valve body fairly easily, probably 2 bolts on the valve body. Disconnect the cable, then use needle nose pliers to push/pull the valve blade. If the valve operates freely, then the problem is on the cable end.

You can try lubing the cable, maybe not torque the bolts so tight when reattaching.

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