Re: [A/S] OPD Propane Cylinder Conversion

["jim_k_clark" <jclark6@xxxxxxxx>]

Jim Excellent post on how to remove valves. I have had good luck 
using peppermint oil as penetrating oil. Loosing the valve by hitting 
with a hammer can damage the tank and is somewhat of an art, take 
your time. The post about $6.00 a hr. Propane expert is very true go 
to a shop which has experience with removing threaded fittings.

I rebuilt my heater in my 68 Globetrotter and was given so much bad 
information by the manufacture and the RV dealer it was sad. Their 
solution was to install a new unit. I hydroed the tank replaced the 
safety installed a new Propane control vale and thermocouple and it 
works perfectly. I did this not to save money but to retain the 
original look and feel. The Aluminum tank for the heater was 
perfect.  

What I found interesting in my area was that a RV tech to set up a 
Weight Dist. Hitch was $65.00 a hr. The owner told me it was real 
tricky to setup. I had already read the instructions and asked what 
read a tape measure.

Jim N5TJZ