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| | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 363 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 363 | can i take the heater valve out. i don't see anyway to do it. i am leaking inside the 2 pipes chevy | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Do you mean can you completely remove the Ranco heater valve? Yes could just direct the inflow hose and the outflow hose to the heater body. Do you mean remove something from the Ranco valve - yes, the rubber seal can be replaced. If the copper heat tube is broken, that can not be easily repaired. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 363 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 363 | inside the copper tube, isn't there seals if so how do i get to them | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 363 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 363 | wow thanks dave. i don't think i can handle this one but i will try. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 363 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 363 | dave is there a seal or washer on the end of stem because when i look inside tube there is a ring on copper. also is the stem suppose to bend to the side and back like these pics. [URL=http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag3/cuz2424/VIDEO0004_zps7mlwlrsq.mp4]stem[/url] and this one [URL=http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/cuz2424/media/IMAG0079_zpsoopgrkqn.jpg.html]stem[/url] | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | You need to purchase the rebuild kit, which is just a rubber washer with a metal ring around it. The part numbers are listed in the article. You will not be able to get that shaft out like your pics because there is no reason to remove the back of the tube. If you do it like the How-To, it will all come out perfect, but be very light handed on the tabs. They break very easily. Good luck! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 159 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 159 | If you have the stem out like that, your end cap must be off to have gotten it out. Yes it needs to swivel as it is a metal to metal seal, no rubber. The tangs need to be bent just right to keep the shaft aligned. Easier to assemble the new seal, then resolder the cap back on. Just got mine from NAPA, easy fix.
I was also able to solder a new capillary tube onto my Ranco and refill with ether. NOT an easy fix. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 363 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 363 | ok shaft is already out removed the cap with heat but the shaft with those pins just goes back in no washer on the ring inside the tube. i know i need the washer at the other end. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | That is right. Nothing on the inside of the tube. It can all be done without removing the end cap. Those tines need to be right so that they guide the valve closed properly. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 363 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 363 | got it thanks just waiting for seal to come in | | |
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