I need HELP!!!: Gray Dump Valve Broke

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Gray Dump Valve Broke

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Topic: Gray Dump Valve Broke

Posted By: SC for Huskers
Subject: Gray Dump Valve Broke
Date Posted: 19 May 2023 at 3:13pm

This is the second time I’ve managed to break the plastic handle on the Gray Dump valve. On the R172 both Black and Gray are plumbed to the “exit”. I’ve loosened the black and gray hanger straps, pulled out the old gray valve, and now I'm to where I can’t get the new one in without turning the gaskets in or out of shape. Just can’t get a 1” clearance so I’m thinking of dropping the pipe connection at the gray tank, place the new dump valve, reinstall the pipe at the tank. At the tank there is a hose clamp and some type of soft caulk or putty. Does anyone know what the putty is, or maybe a better way to attack this sucker?

Added note, R172 doesn't have anyplace to cut the pipe and install a union. Elbows, valve fittings, Everything are jammed together.

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Happy Traveling,
Tom
2017 172pod
2011 F150 STX

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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 19 May 2023 at 4:38pm

Why not just replace the handle?

https://amazon.com/Waste-Valve-Handle-Replacement-Extension/dp/B089YWNDHL/ - https://amazon.com/Waste-Valve-Handle-Replacement-Extension/dp/B089YWNDHL/

Edit:

This one is metal:

https://www.amazon.com/Valterra-T1003-6MNVP-Bladex-Carded-Handle/dp/B006JRJA0Y/ - https://www.amazon.com/Valterra-T1003-6MNVP-Bladex-Carded-Handle/dp/B006JRJA0Y/

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

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Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 19 May 2023 at 6:40pm

If you need to cut the pipe going into a fitting and need to reuse the fitting, there are reamers/cutters that plumbers use to get the old plastic pipe out of a fitting. I was watching someone use one the other day. I had never seen a bit like that before. It was attached to a large drill motor with a right angle adapter. I have no idea what these reamer/cutters cost. It may be more economical to get a plumber who works a lot with abs pipe to give you a hand.

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Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney
Sonoma 167RB
Our Pod 172
2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

Posted By: abikerider
Date Posted: 22 May 2023 at 12:44pm

I recently replaced both gate valves on my 172 with the same setup. It was not easy but there should be enough flex in the plastic to get it in there. I was also thinking about removing the pipe from the tank outlet and was wondering the same thing about the stuff the used to seal the connection. Maybe you can have someone pull apart the two halves while you stick the new valve in there? It took me a few tries to get it in there with the gaskets lined up.