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lseiger · 06-10-2019, 09:36 PM

Wingnut60,

I lost your contact info. We met at Lockhart State Park in Texas last December.

I just wanted to let you know that our black tank valve was stuck in the open position last week and the fix was relatively easy but very time consuming.

We have the MS 32TK3. The black tank valve is behind the 12 gallon water heater. It took me about 3 hours to remove the water heater. Then, I was able to access the valve which I intended to replace. After removing the valve's bolts and nut I was able to open the valve far enough to remove the obstruction. Because of the tight quarters I decided to gamble and just reinstall the old valve. So far no leaks.

The obstruction was a piece of the tanks shell which is drilled out to accept the input to the tank. The installer chose to let it drop into the tank. To his/her credit it took 12 years for the piece to travel into the valve and block it.

I carry both the 1 1/2" and 3" valves with me but I hope I never have to replace them.

Larry & Barb Seiger
Presently spending the summer near Spokane.

06-10-2019, 09:36 PM	#4
lseiger Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 19	Wingnut60, I lost your contact info. We met at Lockhart State Park in Texas last December. I just wanted to let you know that our black tank valve was stuck in the open position last week and the fix was relatively easy but very time consuming. We have the MS 32TK3. The black tank valve is behind the 12 gallon water heater. It took me about 3 hours to remove the water heater. Then, I was able to access the valve which I intended to replace. After removing the valve's bolts and nut I was able to open the valve far enough to remove the obstruction. Because of the tight quarters I decided to gamble and just reinstall the old valve. So far no leaks. The obstruction was a piece of the tanks shell which is drilled out to accept the input to the tank. The installer chose to let it drop into the tank. To his/her credit it took 12 years for the piece to travel into the valve and block it. I carry both the 1 1/2" and 3" valves with me but I hope I never have to replace them. Larry & Barb Seiger Presently spending the summer near Spokane.