Re: [VAC] Black tank removal steps....'68 Safari

[POTTERJRP@xxxxxxx]

Here's my update on black water tank removal for the '64 Safari, as Nick 
asked:
I only get to work on the thing when I goty to where we keep it in the 
Mountains. Had it home recently, due to the approaching forest fire near us 
(Colorado) While I did not think the fire would reach it, they were closing 
down the roads to get there, so I took a long way around, and yanked the 
Safari off the lot. We took it back up last weekend.
 I was sucessful removing the tin box around the tank, having peeled down the 
skin below. I reversed it and peeled it FORWARD underneath, which gave me the 
clearance to get at the remaining 4 bolts (I broke them off of course- one 
look told me the rust was way too much to even bother) Got the pan down with 
some  muscle and cursing, since it was hanging up on the vent from the 
heating system ( having only learned of it the other day on this FINE LIst!!, 
I knew what to expect) That vent was a 1 1/2 inch galv tube, which was 
catching on the mounting flange at top. Inow have this lovely peice in my 
truck at home to clean up the insuluation(fiberglass batts) and assess the 
condition. 
My other goal, to remove the waste valve also was accomplished. The two 
bottom screws were so badly corroded, the heads were gone. I chisled around 
them to remove the valve, and CAREFULLY used the ViceGrips to turn what was 
left of the screw (nub) out. I did not want to mess up the mounting holes on 
the tank, and i think I'm in the clear with that. Now, to find a suitable 
remplacement that will allow th grey water to join after the waste gate. Any 
recommedations from the list? Valterra?/ Thetford?others?
Going to Denver this week to lay eyes on a new toilet at Camping world. It is 
something I don't want to buy on the internet, I have to see it to know if 
it's "right".
That's my update, and thanks to the list for others input & support. Jere 
Potter 1877
Fort Collins, CO