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07-18-2012, 02:46 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Crestview
Posts: 112
M.O.C. #12196
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Tank Lever Lubricant
Does anyone know what I can use to lubricate the levers for my gray/black tanks. I have tried the Calgon, however, they are still really tight to pull them out. Thanks.
Bill C
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07-18-2012, 02:54 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Folks have reported success using vegetable oil.
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07-18-2012, 03:11 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Cleveland
Posts: 366
M.O.C. #8881
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I have used vegetable oil., but after a few times dumping the tank they start to work very hard again..
lfw
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07-18-2012, 03:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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I would be a bit leery about using any kind of oil, as oil attracts dust and dirt which would make the problem worse eventually. Instead, I would try a silicone spray.
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07-18-2012, 08:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: New Braunfels
Posts: 665
M.O.C. #920
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CW sells coconut oil I believe for this problem. A friend used it and said it really helped.
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07-18-2012, 08:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
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I have used dry silicon spray but not very much or often. I never had the problem, but since I've read so many have had problems I did it as a preventative. The valve handles work just like they have over six years.
I opted on the dry silicon spray because oils attract dirt. It's the same spray I use on the slides. You don't need much and I don't use very often either. Since I haven't had any problems I don't know if it's because of this, or if the rig isn't used very frequently.
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07-18-2012, 02:05 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Niagara Falls
Posts: 33
M.O.C. #8296
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I've had the same problem. The handles were difficult right from day one but were getting worse. Tried some lubricants but they didn't seem to help.
Decided to drop the front underbelly. The problem was not the handle or the cables but rather the actual valves. I decided to replace both black and grey valves and cables. They both work really well right now-but I haven't been out camping to give them the true test.
Just a suggestion: If you decide to drop the front underbelly where the tanks are, remove the screws from the back first. You should be able to get at the valves without dropping the entire front portion of the underbelly. Experience makes one wiser.
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07-23-2012, 07:21 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Gardners
Posts: 183
M.O.C. #7316
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Just wondering, must you drop the underbelly to apply the lubricant? If not how con you get the stuff where it needs to go.
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07-23-2012, 02:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 4,200
M.O.C. #11401
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In the convenience ctr. there are screws holding the handles to the shafts. Remove them . Remove the white plastic wall in the basement. Remove retaining nuts holding the shafts into wall and push shafts through wall. Put handles on . Run lubricant down between housing and shaft as needed. When satisfied that shafts are lubed, reassemble. Dump tanks. Then put cookiing oil in all 3 tanks. Tow or rock the trailer enough to coat valves. Works for me. Larry
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