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Bad Butane Valve

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#1

I posted this question at another forum and no reply, so far. So I figure I should ask the experts here.

The butane filler valve on my Aristo 0-4-0 has been a problem since new. It has been difficult to fill even using the Aristo adapter. Now the valve “stem” has broken off. Any suggestions for a replacement? Other than Aristo. I’d rather not replace it with the same valve. For obvious reasons.

Thanks,
Bill

#2

Bill, AFAIK the Aristo valve is unique - perhaps our friend Jerry Barnes can help out here - he has done a lot of work on his mike to get it to run better.

tac

#3

I had Bednarik’s replace the one that was on my Mikado, a regular type that squirts out the sides when it is full, unlike the one that came on my tender. I’m not sure what the valve is on the 0-4-0.

#4

im having the same issue with mine

#5

Aristo is sending me a replacement valve.

I got a tip on the other forum to crack open the valve, then begin to fuel up. I’ll try it when my valve gets here. Sounds like a good idea. Hope it works.

JERRY- how do I get in touch with Bednarik?

BILLY J- Which issue are you having?

Fingers crossed,

Bill

#6
tac said:
Bill, AFAIK the Aristo valve is unique - perhaps our friend Jerry Barnes can help out here - he has done a lot of work on his mike to get it to run better.

tac


The fellow at Aristo said he thinks it’s a normal size valve. Like a lighter.

Bill

#7

Charles & Ryan Bednarik
tr3services[at]gmail.com
www.realsteamservices.com

They are a great team, and have been v. helpish to me over the years.

Charles [dad] and Ryan [son] live in Mount Holly NJ

tac

#8

TAC is right, Bednarik’s are great people and do fantastic work. Their new article in the latest Steam in the Garden is really neat.

#9

Thanks Guys.

If this valve doesn’t do the trick, I’ll contact the Bednaricks.

Bill

#10

I can now confirm that a filler valve from a Ronson Jetlite lighter fits an Aristo 0-4-0. And works very well.

Thanks everyone.

Bill