Lubricating the Push-Pull Black Water Valve?
My Storm 28MS has the standard push pull valve to empty the waste in the tank. At times it is difficult to pull and push that handle on the valve. Anyway to lubricate that valve? I saw a video once th...
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IAMICHABOD wrote:
I will heartily agree with DutchmanSport,all that stuff is expensive snake oil,and a waste of money.
I have used the method in the Clicky for many years and I am here to tell you this really works!
Don't waste your money on that other stuff,this method is easy and cheap. I use white lithium grease and have never had a stuck valve.
I have cable operated valves hidden inside the belly cover. I drilled and installed very small vinyl tubing following the cable to the handle. I tested silicone spray on the old valve first and found that is swelled the rubber shaft seal making matters worse. Motor oil worked just fine.
Much of the problem that causes sticking valves is that the area where the valve blade resides when open is exposed to the material in the waste water. To help reduce the amount of that nice stuff in there, the shaft should be angled upward and straight up would be best.
