Seized valve cable
The cable that operates my black tank valve is seized and will not move. The cable is enclosed. Any suggestions on how to free it. Used it all summer with no problem. Cannot empty black tank. Thanks it’s on a host Cascafe
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- Again, this happened to me on my Cascade Eddie !
Tank was full , on the road, stressful. It appeared to be caused by corrosion between the cable and the sleeve. I used penetrating lubricant and sprayed it on the opening at the handle to the cable and sleeve and kept working it. I really had to tug on it but it did release. I cleaned the now apparent cable corrosion as best I could and then cleaned and lubricated it with grease several more times and so far so good.
Obviously this is pretty nasty to deal with if you are ready to dump as I was. Do all of this with the cap on and then deal with the cleanup with a hose.
I figured issue was due salt air from the environment where we spend a lot of time, but never had this issue with my prior camper.
Good Luck. - If the tank is empty and the valve is closed you can pour a couple gallons of vegetable oil in the tank and let it soak a couple hours and then try and open the valve. Also if you can gain access to the valve you can spray lubricant onto the exterior portion of the valve where the cable attaches.
- I’ll be calling host tomorrow while I’m on the road
- Call Host.
- Can you get to the knife valve it self? I was thinkin you may be able to pull it out manually or with a pair of plyers.
