fueling 1 side

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  1. 4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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    hey guys on my columbia i got 2 150 gallon tanks. is it ok to fuel just driver side and ignore the passenger side. or do both need fuel in them
     
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  3. mud23609

    mud23609 Medium Load Member

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    Yes. The fuel will level out by itself. I do it often if the amount I’m getting will fit in one tank.
     
  4. 4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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    thx a lot thats all i needed to know
     
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    062 Road Train Member

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    As long as the system is working properly. If you have a plugged vent or some other problem it’s possible to run one tank dry and the other have plenty of fuel.
     
  6. FoolsErrand

    FoolsErrand Road Train Member

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    as long as you have a crossover balance hose on bottom of the tanks that isnt packed with sand and rust.

    Pete 379s have a tee for siphon and return, no balance on the one i drove. [Coulda been deleted in a tank change over the 2 million miles, i dunno]
     
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    FozzyNOK Road Train Member

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    Thankfully most of them aren't on the bottom of the tanks anymore... way too easy to knock them off the bottom with all the junk on the roads.. and the giant potholes in the parking lots! lol
     
  8. 4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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    if that happens will the truck shut off
     
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    062 Road Train Member

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    If the truck is pulling of the one tank, then yes. Most trucks seem to pull more fuel off the drivers tank. It shouldn’t be a problem, but don’t push your luck trying to stretch it out until you get a feel for how it will do.
     
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  10. 4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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    i will watch it daily. thx
     
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  11. truckdriver31

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    make sure the pick up tube isnt in the empty tank. takes a little for fuel to transfer
     
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