Harvey-
Thanks. I live outside of Raleigh, NC. I guess I'll try the yellow pages
next week. BTW, looks like I'll have to replace the rear section of the
belly pan, what exactly is that stuff made of and wear can I get some?
Thanks.
-----Original Message-----
From: Harvey Barlow <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Saturday, March 24, 2001 10:14 PM
Subject: [VAC] Re: Blackwater Tank Removal and Repair
>Chris,
>
>Good work! Now that you've got it disassembled it is all pretty simple.
>
>The notch for the drain valve and fitting in the angle iron at the rear of
>the tank can easily be cut into a new angle iron support with a file, bench
>or hand grinder, or torch. Don't be afraid to discard the old angle brace
>if it is rusted.
>
>You didn't mention in your post where you live but if you live in a larger
>city or an industrial area there may be someone in your locale who can
>perform a hot air weld repair of your tank. I think it is a fairly common
>procedure in the plastics industry.
>
>I have heard the opinion expressed that old tanks are brittle and will
>remain easy to break again. I don't know whether that is true. Nick Novia
>has expressed satisfaction with the plastic weld job he had done and it is
>cheaper and easier to repair your existing tank if possible rather than
>purchase a new tank because no modifications are required.
>
>It is also hard to locate a tank which is precisely correct because
>Airstream and Airstream's original suppliers no longer offer the original
>tank.
>
>I found a new replacement tank for my '66 Safari but it is a generic tank
>with the same general external measurements. It did not include the notch
>across the rear as the original was molded which provided space for the
dump
>valve and gray water line connection downstream of the valve. So the new
>tank requires some modification of the dump valve location, drain line, and
>gray water line connection.
>
>If you decide to search for a new tank my suggestion would be to ask on
list
>for sources. Several list members have accomplished the same
>repair/replacement and may be able to offer sources for a tank that will be
>a perfect match. If you can obtain a tank molded of ABS plastic my
>understanding is regular ABS plastic cement from any home improvement store
>can be used to glue fittings on. If you are forced to buy a replacement
>tank molded of polyethylene as I was it is a little harder to attach the
new
>vent, toilet, and drain fittings.
>
>Harvey Barlow
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Patty & Chris Peters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>> Thanks! I got the tank out disconnected the toilet as you described.
The
>> cover was rusted completely through. The tank is cracked at the vent
port
>> and at the valve attachment point. The front angle iron has some detaile
>> cuts in it for the valve opening. The belly is also pretty corroded.
>I'm
>> going to see what kind of feedback I can get on repairing the tank. Also
>> I'd be interested if anyone knows of replacement tanks. Thanks again,
>I'll
>> keep you posted.
>
>
>
>
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