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02-05-2013, 01:06 PM
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Location: hazlet
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M.O.C. #8576
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black tank won't discharge
pulling the T handle all the way out, nothing happens. help
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02-05-2013, 01:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
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M.O.C. #12096
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02-05-2013, 02:36 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: big pine
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Victor, go to www.valterra.com ,then rv products,then valve info, then cable install and you will see a print of valve and cable works.usually the inner cable comes loose from valve lock nut or outer cable comes loose from crimp at handle houseing.
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02-05-2013, 03:00 PM
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Established Member
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M.O.C. #8576
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02-06-2013, 02:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
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Many years ago the handle broke off inside the valve. I drilled a hole then inserted a screw drive and pushed the valve open that drained the tank then we flushed prior to installing the new valve. we did get some nasty drips but not bad!When you look at the new valve you can get an idea where to drill
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02-06-2013, 02:30 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: Lake Gaston
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by vklimovich
pulling the T handle all the way out, nothing happens. help
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If it pulled out easily, and was either the black or primary gray in the front, it is normally cable controlled on Montanas. My first guess, again if it pulled out easily, is that the cable separated from the valve, or the cable broke in the tube. Even with a major blockage in the tank, you should get some draining if the valve opened.
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02-06-2013, 11:50 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Unknown
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if absolutely nothing came out then yep, valve problem. If, on the other hand, things "started" then stopped, you have a clog to clear. I have always had a clear extension attached between my black pipe and my slinky hose so I can monitor the dumping process. The one I had also had an additional spade valve and a hook up for a hose allowing you to back flush into the tank. This will help clear a clog if you have one.
Either way things are liable to get a little messy so be prepared.
Good luck,
Phil
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02-07-2013, 01:39 AM
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steelpony, after reading thousands of RV forum posts dating back to the last millennium, the one above may be the funniest. I'm going to have a hard time getting that "visual" out of my head.
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02-11-2013, 06:04 AM
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M.O.C. #8576
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by vklimovich
pulling the T handle all the way out, nothing happens. help
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SOLUTION???? clog pipe, even with the "no fuss flush device, thanks to all for suggestions.
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