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Airline leak

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by HalpinUout, Aug 20, 2017.

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  1. Aug 20, 2017 #1
    HalpinUout

    HalpinUout Road Train Member

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    I have a leaking air line that is located under that truck that runs along the frame and it is tied together with a few other lines... The issue is there is no possible way to get my head up into position to see it but I am able to feel it... What are my options as for fixing... I was going to use black electrical tape but was told that's not going to hold.??? Trying to get a clamp of some sort onto it might prove to be difficult....
     
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  3. Aug 20, 2017 #2
    QuietStorm

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    Rescue tape. Unbundle it then wrap it and bundle them back up.
     
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  4. Aug 20, 2017 #3
    Ridgeline

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    Dude, if you are talking about using electrical tape, bring it to the shop and get it fixed right, no excuse being cheap and thinking that it an easy fix.

    Safety first.
     
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  5. Aug 20, 2017 #4
    Ristow

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    get a push in style union. cut the line at the leak and put the union in. dot approved and easy-ish to do blind.
     
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  7. Aug 20, 2017 #5
    HalpinUout

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    I'm not sure where I said I was looking to be cheap. Was just looking to do it myself and curious of what others have done. Thanks for the assumption
     
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  8. Aug 20, 2017 #6
    cnsper

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    They make a push connector if you can get a clean cut
     
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  9. Aug 20, 2017 #7
    OLDSKOOLERnWV

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    1st find the leak, determine the size of the line, then get a push in style coupling as mentioned earlier. Some times you have to use the eyes in the ends of your fingers....... to find a leak.
     
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  10. Aug 20, 2017 #8
    AModelCat

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    Sometimes if you can't get at it you might be better off to pull a new hose through it.
     
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  11. Aug 20, 2017 #9
    Old Man

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    If the line is leaking it had to be rubbing, push connectors don't always seal good on old tubing.
     
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  12. Aug 20, 2017 #10
    nax

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    @HalpinUout

    Go to home depot grab this...but only for emergency, not as a complete repair solution

    20170717_193746.jpg
     
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