Cascadia wet drain not opening

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  1. semitosemi

    semitosemi Bobtail Member

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    2022 Cascadia, I'm a company driver. The wet drain gets to where it does not open when I pull on the cable. I have to reach under and push on the top of the valve. Is this due to powdered rust clogging the valve, or what, and what can I do to make it work better? Thanks
     
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  3. Iamoverit

    Iamoverit Road Train Member

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    They get gunked up on the inside. Corrosion can happen too but they're brass so it's not a huge deal. Just write it up and have your employer replace it.
     
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  4. Ridgeline

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    The air dryer needs to be fixed.
     
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  5. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    You could replace it to make it work better
     
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    semitosemi Bobtail Member

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    he's a company driver.
     
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  8. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    And he asked a question. I answered it.

    Maybe we should regulate who asks questions. Then get real serious, and regulate the ones who answer em
     
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  10. semitosemi

    semitosemi Bobtail Member

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    Hey, thanks to everyone for their help. I'm driving for a mega, and service quality varies from terminal to terminal. I'll probably live with it until I get to a terminal shop and see if they want the job. This is a higher mileage truck so we'll see....
     
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  11. Big Road Skateboard

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    You could try spraying a penetrating oil or lubricant on it and force it open, then spray some more. It might get a little around the valve and loosen up
     
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