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Originally Posted by 432bartman
On the portion that extends out when you pull the t-handle, that 6" of metal is corroded. I doubt that can be replaced without having to replace the entire cable assembly. If it gets to the point of replacement, I'm seriously considering the electric valve route. The other valve that is the main drain into your sewer hose, is perfect and operates with no issue.
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OK, I screwed up - well at least some.
I have a spare Valterra cable and did a magnet check:
- The center core is a very low magnetic stainless, probably a 304SS (doubt it's 316 which is the only other common magnetic SS)
- That 6" end is fully magnetic and probably good ol' steel tubing
- The outer casing is fully magnetic, and also most likely good ol' steel wire.
If this is a Valterra cable, you might be able to loosen the nut behind the handle and turn it 90* then loosen the nut holding it in the water compartment wall, then slide the outer casing back enough once loose then steel wool the corrosion off, lube and reinstall. Maybe!!
The worst part of trying this is that you need to remove that plastic bulkhead to access the back side to loosen the retaining nut.
Just some more of the joys of owning an RV
