I’m finding it difficult to open and close the valve knob on my CF tank due to the gauge. Anyone modified or have ideas to make the knob easier to open and close ( control)
CF tank valve knob modification
- Thread starter M4Slugger
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Remove the knob and see how it mounts. Square, spline or single flat you might be able to retrofit some plumbing knob onto it. Or I've cross drilled knobs off center and put a big stainless rod thru it for a t handle. If you 3d print and 3d model you can make a big oversize wheel like the scope parallax wheels out there. Then there's the strap wrench helping had or a kitchen bottle cap remover with a rubber pad in it that could help.
I'm just throwing out all the ideas that came to mind. Inevitably there's some stinkers in the mix.
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I recently had the bonnet replaced on my tank with dual guages and now it's much essier/smoother to open and close the valve.
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Good ideas! I was able to take the cap off knob and remove stop nut and then take knob off. Looks like the picture above with square shaft and threaded part. I’ll think on it and see about finding some type of extension or spacer / knob. The large gauge ( not shown) is the issue. Thanks
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Why not replace large gauge (on back of tank in picture) with a small one like on the front? Depending on whether the threads of larger gauge are 1/4" or 1/8" you might need a reducer (1/4 to 1/8). Smaller gauge shouldn't obstruct operating valve knob.
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^^ Probably the best solution, but don’t want to mess with OEM parts on new tank set up. Keep looking.
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