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[VAL] Re: VAL Digest V3 #750



>
> Hi Uwe,
> I have the same thing on my 59 Ambassador however the plunger is  
> missing. I
> don't think it's worth the effort as it's likely to leak anyway. It  
> was
> obviously not a very good system as it was only around for a couple of
> years. I'm adding an adapter to the bottom of the tank that accepts  
> the
> modern Valtera valve. That way, I can get a replacement anywhere in  
> North
> America.
> Colin
> GSM Vehicles Inc
> www.thevap.com
> www.vintagetrailerjam.com
>

Thank you once again, Colin.
Will try and remove the entire cast elbow from the tiny black tank,  
install a new elbow with proper grey and black slide valves. I might  
have to cut and re-use the cast elbow if it won't unscrew from the  
bottom of the tank.
It might be rusted solid.

Uwe Salwender
salwender@sbcglobal.net