70's era US Divers J-Valve parts?

[Greg Barlow]

Rob S. and I picked up a couple of nice 72's some time back, and they had two J-valves from the early 70's. The one on my vintage diving tank is leaking when the J-valve is opened. I disassembled the entire valve (both sides), and have cleaned it thoroughly. I now need two complete rebuild kits for the two separate valves. Can anyone be of assistance? I know that Karl K. was able to get some parts for one of Rob's valves, so Karl may be able to help. Cosmetically, the two are in outstanding condtion, so I would really like to be able to get all of the parts including the new seats and nylon seals.

Thanks.

Greg Barlow

[kgehring]

Greg, Email me a pic of the valve and I will see if parts are available.

[Greg Barlow]

Greg, Email me a pic of the valve and I will see if parts are available.

Karl, it looks just like the one that you are currently selling on eBay.

Greg

[kgehring]

I do not have a parts schematic, but I know the J side is $40+ for the J valve internals plus the seat at $7 est.

[Greg Barlow]

I have one parts kit coming from Marvels, but I fear it is not the correct one. AquaLung says that the kits are all interchangeable, but I will be very surprised if it works.

I'll let you know. I can buy a new Thermo valve for just about what I paid to Marvels.

Thanks.

Greg

[Greg Barlow]

I have one parts kit coming from Marvels, but I fear it is not the correct one. AquaLung says that the kits are all interchangeable, but I will be very surprised if it works.

I'll let you know. I can buy a new Thermo valve for just about what I paid to Marvels.

Thanks.

Greg

Well, the parts came from Marvel today...They are not correct. Some of them are, but the pressed in large nylon seat used on the reserve side bonnet is completely different, as are a few others. I left every part in their numbered polybags, so I will likely try to sell the set to someone who has a 1980+ J-valve with the rubber handwheels. If anyone is interested, I will let them go for $25, which includes the shipping. I spent almost $34 from Marvels, so....

I have ordered two new Thermo valves...Looks like I will have to use my banjo fitting, instead of my prefered reserve valve. Oh, well......I can buy Thermo kits for $15 each.

Greg