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[VAC] 59 black water tank brass handle ?



I have a question regarding the plumbing system on our 59 Ambassador International. The black water tank is located under a step below the toilet. There is a brass handle behind the toilet on the floor which is connected to the black water tank. This handle rotates 360 degrees and also goes up and down like a pump or a plunger. It doesn't seem to do anything however I'm sure it was put there for a reason. Could it be part of the original dump valve? There is a modern dump valve on it now so possibly it is redundant.  Does the whole brass housing unscrew out of the top of the FRP tank?  I would like to clean out the tank and this looks like it could be great access if I can get it open.
Thanks,
Colin Hyde
57 Sovereign of the Road (rough but the restoration is coming along)
59 Ambassador International