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Originally Posted by Theunz
I used a ratchet strap to pull my drain back pipes just enough to get the new valves in. Some cut a section of pipe out and use a rubber hose to reconnect. I think that the Bristol valves are fine, it's the stranded cable that causes the issue. The Valterra cable is solid.
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My crow bar worked fine though a ratchet strap may have been easier doing by myself. The piping actually moved fairly easily but just needed a little bit of lever persuading
Just looking at the LaSalle-Bristol valve photos - I can't see much difference physically. The cable routing was most likely the cause of my operating problems as the valve operated freely when I tried them by hand. I'll still dump some valve lube or veggie oil in the tank to lube those seals
I just can't believe that I never saw 'Valterra' cast on the handles tho I do have kind of a low light vision problem.