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McGoo · ‎Feb-15-2014

My black water valve has become extremely hard to open and I fear it will break when using such extreme force. Is there a way to lubricate it? It is sealing fine and not leaking and otherwise does not need replacement.

Ahh

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John_Joey · ‎Feb-17-2014

McGoo wrote:
rtz549 wrote:
Maybe this would help it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pixVQyJqF4

The screw worked so good it was scary!!!!!

I often figured if they did that at the factory, they would never ever sell another replacement valve.

Here is what I did so many years ago with the same success Clicky.

There’s no fool, like an old fool.

pcmentor29 · ‎Feb-17-2014

If the valve bolts are too tight my valve is harder to operate. I just replaced it for leaking and did not over tighten the four valve bolts. Pete

1985 Toyota Dolphin 21' 22RE Auto
2002 at Quartzsite, AZ

RJsfishin · ‎Feb-17-2014

If you replace, replace the whole valve, not just the seals !

Rich

'01 31' Rexall Vision, Generac 5.5k, 1000 watt Honda, PD 9245 conv, 300 watts Solar, 150 watt inv, 2 Cos 6v batts, ammeters, led voltmeters all over the place, KD/sat, 2 Oly Cat heaters w/ ox, and towing a 2012 Liberty, Lowe bass boat, or a Kawi Mule.

Mootpoint · ‎Feb-16-2014

As they say....If it moves and shouldn't...Duck Tape...If it doesn't move and should.....WD-40

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McGoo · ‎Feb-16-2014

rtz549 wrote:
Maybe this would help it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pixVQyJqF4

The screw worked so good it was scary!!!!!

Ahh

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McGoo

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you've done

it again!
http://mcgoo.weebly.com/

"The more corrupt the state, the more it legislates." - Tacitus

Traveler_II · ‎Feb-16-2014

Don & Carolyn wrote:
Traveler II,
How much mineral oil do you use?

I use about a cup full every other time I dump the tanks.

2011 Cameo 34SB3
2014 Ford 350 King Ranch, Trailer Saver BD3 Air Hitch, Mor/Ryde pin box, IS Suspension, Disk Brakes
Nights Camped in 2012 - 142
Nights Camped in 2013 - 186
Nights Camped in 2014 - 185
Nights Camped in 2015 - 231
Nights Camped in 2016 - 162

Dick_B · ‎Feb-16-2014

After about eight years we had to replace ours and I had the RV dealer replace it with a Valterra model.

Dick_B
2003 SunnyBrook 27FKS
2011 3/4 T Chevrolet Suburban
Equal-i-zer Hitch
One wife, two electric bikes (both Currie Tech Path+ models)

JEBar · ‎Feb-16-2014

are your camper's valves exposed or they in the underbelly and connected to the "T-handle" by a cable

Jim

'07 Freightliner Sportchassis
'06 SunnyBrook 34BWKS

rtz549 · ‎Feb-16-2014

Maybe this would help it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pixVQyJqF4

rockhillmanor · ‎Feb-15-2014

Ditto X10 on using Silcone Spray on rod.

First run a toilet or bottle brush around where the blade closes. Junk gets stuck in there and makes it hard to close. Of course only do this with the tanks empty! :W

We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned,
so as to have the life that is waiting for us.

Don___Carolyn · ‎Feb-15-2014

Traveler II,
How much mineral oil do you use?

Don & Carolyn

2006 Dodge 2500 diesel 6 speed
17' Casita Independence Deluxe

Traveler_II · ‎Feb-15-2014

I put "mineral oil" into our tanks to lube the plate--seems to work.

2011 Cameo 34SB3
2014 Ford 350 King Ranch, Trailer Saver BD3 Air Hitch, Mor/Ryde pin box, IS Suspension, Disk Brakes
Nights Camped in 2012 - 142
Nights Camped in 2013 - 186
Nights Camped in 2014 - 185
Nights Camped in 2015 - 231
Nights Camped in 2016 - 162

wildtoad · ‎Feb-15-2014

When next time you empty, spray silicone lube on the handle shaft. If this does not do the trick, try what Ron suggested.

Tom Wilds
Blythewood, SC
2016 Newmar Baystar Sport 3004
2015 Jeep Wrangler 2dr HT

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