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Re: [VAL] Re:1963 Safari black tank valve rebuild



Can you provide additional information on what you ordered please.
I have a 61 with the same valve. I have devised a solution but it extends 
well below my comfort level.
Very interested in your solution.
   Martin Hughey
WBCCI 10212
1969 International & 1961  Bambi "1631"

> In stripping my 63 Safari the black tank and everything else was removed. 
> In 63 they used a
> brass slide valve built into a brass dump valve with two grey water pvc 
> pipes tied in. In
> trying to get parts to rebuild everyone said it was obsolete and I should 
> redo with a adapter
> plate and use a present day plastic valve . Having enough problems I tried 
> Mcmaster Carr and
> ordered the some parts Monday. They arrived Tuesday and fit perfect.
> I would like to thank Dr. Gerald Johnson for his reminders to try 
> McMaster-Carr.
> Total cost with shipping $27.
> A rebuilt brass valve has to last longer than a plastic replacement.
> Paul
> Troy Mi
> 97 34' front kitchen
> 63 22' Safari