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To anyone thinking of replacing the dump valve in your LNC2 because of
reported unreliability of the original item; you should be aware of a few
facts.  I received the new version from Kit components today and there are
significant physical differences.  Length of valve body 2 1/16 inch as
compared to 1 5/8 for the original.  Dia.; 1 1/16 vs. 7/8 inch.  Length of
handle; 4 inches vs. 3 3/16.  Weight; about 9 ounces vs. 4 oz. for the
original.  Pressure rating on the new, larger unit is 2000 PSI.
I suggest "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".  I intend to clean up my old
one and re-install it , thus avoiding plumbing changes.  It has given me 4
years of service so far, let's see how many more years she has in her.

Also, received a new hydraulic cylinder and a repair kit for the old one.  I
figure if I keep a spare on hand I will reduce the potential for down time.

Bob Jude
N65BJ

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