MODEL E REPAIR KIT

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1 Under normal conditions, installation of a com-

plete RK-E kit should be necessary only at time
of major engine overhaul or when converter has
been out of service for some time. Gaskets and
diaphragms will deteriorate if converter is stored
after being used.

2 First step is to disassemble the converter/

regulator. Remove diaphragm cover (G-AC1-22-
1) by taking out the eight screws around the
circumference.

3 Next, remove the secondary diaphragm assem-

bly (G-AD1-14-1). This requires the assembly be
moved about one inch from the gas outlet to
disengage the two prongs of the diaphragm link
from the lever.

4 Diaphragm and cover removed showing secon-

dary lever with valve and spring.
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5 Loosen screw which retains fulcrum pin.

6 Extract screw in preparation for removal of ful-

crum pin.

7 Slide out fulcrum pin (G-P1-7). Remove com-

pletely from assembly. Removal of secondary
fulcrum pin releases spring and lever assembly.

8 Remove primary diaphragm cover (G-C1-20).

Requires removal of four fillister head screws
and two pan head screws.
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9 Removal of last pan head screw.

10 G-C1-20 cover removal releases two G-S2-13

primary springs and the primary diaphragm as-
sembly.

Remove primary diaphragm assembly (G-AD1-

15). Pen tip points out primary valve pin (G-P1-
11). Primary valve is actuated by this pin
through the body. This isolates the diaphragm
from any contact with liquid propane.

11 Remove the last two G-S1-39 screws.

12 Loosen and remove body (G-B1-20) from heat

exchanger (G-AB1-19).
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13 G-B1-20 body removed with body gasket (G-G1-

37) peeled back to show location. Sponge (G-F3-
1) and primary valve (G-S4-7) shown in place in
heat exchanger. Sponge absorbs liquid propane
on cold starts, retains the liquid until it vapor-
izes.

14 Primary valve seat (G-S4-7). High pressure jet is

case-hardened steel, pressed in place. Old seat
should be discarded.

15 Heat exchanger body (G-AB1-19). Pen points to

one of two outlet ports from serrated vaporizing
chamber. Fuel exits in these ports as a cold
gas—approximately 40 degrees below zero. At
rated flow, gas is warmed to 40 degrees above
zero in the labyrinth.

16 Removal of back cover (G-C1-21). Requires re-

moval of six G-S1-3 back cover screws.
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17 Tap side of cover firmly with plastic handle to

break cover loose from gasket.

18 Back cover gasket (G-G1-35). Ribs on underside

of cover support the back gasket while providing
air gaps for expansion in case of a water freeze
up.

19 G-G1-35 gasket removed to show accumulation

of deposits from the use of hard water. This con-
dition can be alleviated through use of radiator
additives or permanent anti-freezes. Remove
accumulation with wire brush before assembly.
Steel water inlet and outlet fittings may cause
erosion from electrolysis. Use brass or plastic
water fittings only.

20 G-RK-E kit contains all necessary parts to re-

place components subject to deterioration.
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21 Reassembly of back cover (G-C1-21) and gasket

(G-G1-35) to heat exchanger body (G-AB1-19).
Replace six G-S1-3 screws. Match mounting
bosses in cover with those on heat exchanger.
Tighten two screws indicated first, then upper
and lower screws diagonally opposite to draw
down evenly all around.

22 Pen indicates recess cast in body to contain

sponge (G-F3-1). Recess is approximately
.040-inch deep, so sponge must be located ac-
curately.

23 Sponge in place, primary seat (G-S4-7) ready to

install.

24 Replacement of body (G-B1-20) and body gasket

(G-G1-37). Mount body gasket on primary pin
boss and two locating pins on underside of body.
Use two G-S1-39 screws to locate body on heat
exchanger body (G-AB1-19). Tighten screws to
hold units in place.
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25 Replace primary valve pin (G-P1-11).

26 Primary diaphragm assembly (G-AD1-15) ready

to be put in place.

27 Install primary diaphragm assembly over locat-

ing pins and screw bosses. This gives proper
alignment for assembly of springs and cover.

28 Place two primary valve springs (G-S2-13) upon

locating perches extruded from the back-up
plate on the primary valve diaphragm assembly
(G-AD1-15).
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29 Press primary cover (G-C1-20) in place over the

primary valve springs and diaphragm assembly.
Insert G-S1-40 screws. Protruding cups in cover
house the primary springs.

30 Replace all screws with the exception of the one

shown omitted in the illustration.

31 Tighten primary cover screws. Tighten six G-S1-

39 screws until they just contact body. Then,
tighten screws solidly first on one side then di-
agonally across the body on the opposite side
until all screws are firmly tightened.

32 Remove old secondary seat (G-S4-6) from lever

(G-AL1-13). With diagonal pliers or equivalent,
straighten secondary seat pin (G-P1-9) and re-
move seat from lever.
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33 Press new secondary seat (G-S4-25) into open-

ing left by removal of lever perch. Be certain
that secondary seat snap locks into place.

34 Completed secondary valve and lever assembly.

Clip top of the seat stem off 1/8”, to prevent
contact with secondary diaphragm.

35 Replace secondary lever. Insert fulcrum pin

(G-P1-7).

36 Replace final G-S1-39 screw.

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37 Tighten screw.

38 Use straight edge or G-G2-2 gauge to check

lever height. Secondary lever link pin should be
approximately 1/32-inch below the level of the
body casting.

Note: On the G-PE converter (pressure model)

the setting should be 3/32-inch below straight
edge.

39 Replace secondary spring (G-S2-22). Slip spring

under secondary lever making sure it is retained
by the two tabs at the sides and the single tab
punched through top of the lever. If a new
spring is installed, a blue spring (G-S2-22_ is
used with any carburetor or adaption with the
exception of the CA300A mixer. The CA300A or
another make of venture carburetor requires use
of orange spring G-S2-23. The orange spring
may be used with a carburetor when the G-EC-1
device is installed.

40 Slotted diaphragm link shown in position to en-

gage link pin.

Link and link pin in proper relationship.

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41 Replace cover (G-AC1-22-1). Turn eight G-S1-2

screws until all contact cover. Then, tighten from
side to side until all are firmly seated.

42 Completed converter. Check under pressure with

soap suds or testing solution to detect possible
leaks. If an elbow is used in the gas outlet, it
must be a full-flow fitting such as 1” pipe or G-
F4-1, shown here.

Use only brass or plastic fittings in the water inlet and

outlet passages. Steel fittings will cause the casting to
deteriorate due to
electrolysis.