Fork lifts run on liquid propane and have a evaparator /regulator set up ! Perhaps if you were to lay on side and put down side up[hole for locater pin on top] pick up tube would draw gas not liquid. Buffers can go ether way ,gas or liquid Hope this makes sence to you GEZZER

I have bought a boat with two large aluminum propane tanks. But they do
not have the newer OPD valve. Can these be updated? I'd like to keep
them given the cost of new tanks. I'd prefer not to use the cheaper
steel ones.

If they are horizontals they are exempt. If they are vertical 20 pounders
you can have the valve changed out for about $30 at any propane distributor.
You can buy a replacement OPD at Northern Tool for $15 but they are a PITA
to install unless you have a way to grip the tank.

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I have bought a boat with two large aluminum propane tanks. But they do
not have the newer OPD valve. Can these be updated? I'd like to keep
them given the cost of new tanks. I'd prefer not to use the cheaper
steel ones.

If they are vertical 20 pounders
you can have the valve changed out for about $30 at any propane
distributor. You can buy a replacement OPD at Northern Tool for $15
but they are a PITA to install unless you have a way to grip the tank.

Thanks for the info. The valves have gone up $5 at Northern Tool,
but I'll probably have the valves changed at a supplier.