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How to properly block (disconnect) one fuel tank

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by vadim2200, Apr 23, 2014.

  1. Apr 23, 2014 #1
    vadim2200

    vadim2200 Light Load Member

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    I got hole in my pass. side fuel tank on KW T2000, can some one please tell me how to block this tank? Should i just unscrew 2 lines that go to the tank and connect them together? The reverse like and the one that pumps out fuel. But before i do this i still have fuel in it and I would like to use it. So should i just block the the line that pumps fuel back in the tank and let other one to suck out what ever is left?
     
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  3. Apr 23, 2014 #2
    Ezrider_48501

    Ezrider_48501 Road Train Member

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    i would plug each hose vrs hooking them together. i had the same thing happen last year put a hole in a fuel tank and i removed the hoses going to the damaged tank from the t under the truck and installed some pipe plugs. ran for a few weeks on one fuel tank like that before i replaced the tank
     
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  4. Apr 24, 2014 #3
    Tmtbob

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    I'd plug them off like Ez said. You can pinch off the return line to that tank with vise grips for a little bit if you have a gauge on both tanks but don't let it suck air. It will transfer it to the other tank faster than you think. Harbor freight sells cheap pumps for 55g drums that will work for that also
     
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