bimmrr
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Post by bimmrr on Aug 1, 2014 7:09:02 GMT -8
Hey all,
Decided to remove the old water tank as all advised against relying on it for water needs. Plus can tell it has leaked in the past along one seam. Can see where to remove a wood piece that holds it in place but was wondering about the side filler part. The outside access part seems to be connected to the tank but do want to leave the original in place if only for looks. Any advice on how this comes out of 63 Shasta Compact ?
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Mike
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Post by azshastanut on Aug 1, 2014 9:04:56 GMT -8
The water fill is attached to the tank with a steel 1 1/4"? short nipple. Usually they are rusted together and are very difficult to separate without damaging the water fill. Try soaking it with penetrating oil. If all else fails, use a sawzall and cut the nipple. Do not use a torch on it as it will melt the pot metal water fill. You will have to take the screws out of the water fill and force the tank to the outside as far as it will go to get enough room to cut the nipple from the outside if you can't get at it from the inside. Try to cut it as close as possible to the tank so you have something to get hold when you try to remove the nipple from the water fill.
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Post by bimmrr on Aug 2, 2014 6:26:47 GMT -8
Thanks azshastanut - your directions were perfect and got the old one out this morning. Used the sawzall from the inside and gut the neck right off. Rusty on the bottom so obviously had leaked but no damage to the sub floor that I see - visible at least. Will be pulling off the bottom half of the rear skin in the future to replace so will have a better look at the wood then.
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Mike
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Post by gryffendorfen on Aug 6, 2014 4:08:24 GMT -8
If the sawzall is used to cut the nipple, can the original water fill still be used on a replacement plastic tank? I have a 1962 Shasta Airflyte, and I think the water tank can be replaced with this one: www.vintagetrailersupply.com/13_Gallon_Tank_p/vts-377.htmHowever, I too would like to retain the look of the original water fill on the exterior. Thanks for any suggestions. |
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Post by bimmrr on Aug 6, 2014 5:07:38 GMT -8
Hey gryffendorfen,
I wasn't too careful with the sawzall cut on the steel nipple but think you could possibly attach large id plastic tubing to the water fill stub. Already got mine back installed on our Compact or I would check for you - just not sure how much is left of the nipple that goes through the skin. If not maybe you could get the nipple unscrewed from the water fill with some penetrating oil on the threads and a little heat from a propane torch ? The water fill is a pot metal type product so you would have to be careful to avoid breaking it. I powder coated mine and it handled the 450 degree heat fine and looks great in a reflective chrome powder.
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Mike
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Post by gryffendorfen on Aug 10, 2014 7:22:10 GMT -8
Thanks bimmrr. I just took the sawzall to the steel nipple from the inside of the trailer. I also used the sawzall on the steel nipple connecting to the drain underneath.
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