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Code 3 is for the size of heater/stove (all models with a 6” burner)
Code 4 is for Atlantic stove
Code 5 is for Beaufort stove
The “D” is for #2 diesel, “SO” is for #1 diesel, and “K” is for kerosene
The Code is marked on the side of the valve just above the overflow fitting.
Valve Rebuild
Detach copper fuel lines from the valve inlet and outlet and overflow, then remove the
valve from the mounting bracket (do not remove the bottom fitting or the overflow fitting
from the valve). Unscrew the two retaining screws holding the valve top to the body.
Note that the valve top and the valve knob are attached.
Variations
Your kit has been packed with all the parts to rebuild your valve. The parts may differ in
detail from what you have in your valve. This is due to changes and to the unavailability
to the parts over the decades. These parts provided in this kit will work in any Dickinson
Valve.
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Remove the float from the float pin
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Remove the needle from the seat fitting.
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Using a 5/16ths socket, remove the seat fitting from the valve top casting,
however leave the copper washer in.
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Remove the fuel inlet fitting only and remove the stainless screen behind the inlet
fitting.
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Clean the threaded aperture in the top casting to remove any dirt or buildup.
Perhaps use a pipe cleaner to clean the path from the inlet hole to the seat fitting
aperture.
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Remove and replace with new viton ‘o’ ring on the valve stem, and clean the stem
groove.
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Clean out the stem guide in the bottom of the valve housing and the overflow
tube.
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Clean the inside of the valve housing castings, top and bottom.
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Replace oil inlet screen with new and replace the inlet fitting into the top casting
(use teflon tape and do not over tighten).
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Place the small adaptor in over the copper washer and place the new copper/brass
washer over the adaptor, then screw in the new seat into the top casting until tight
but not so tight as to damage the aluminum threads of the casting (35 inch
pounds).
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Place the new needle in the seat and slide the new float on so the flat bracket
groove catches the neck of the needle.
