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Air Tank leak

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Ericanderson8452, Apr 19, 2019.

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  1. Apr 19, 2019 #1
    Ericanderson8452

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    Got a lowboy and I inadvertently backed to far and broke the bottom plug off on bottom of tank. Threads are still in tank 1. Can I buy a new tank somewhere? Im in lordsburg NM.
    2. Can I roll with it to Tucson or Phoenix, for more options, if it's an order only part.
     
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  3. Apr 19, 2019 #2
    BoxCarKidd

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    Explain more. Is it leaking air?
     
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  4. Apr 19, 2019 #3
    Ericanderson8452

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    Yes I was backing in and scraped the bottom of tank. It snapped the plug leaving threads so I can't just replug. I would tap it but I'm anly working with 8" clearance. So yes it's leaking and rear airbags are deflated.
     
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  5. Apr 19, 2019 #4
    Ericanderson8452

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    This is a picture of the bottom.
     

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  7. Apr 19, 2019 #5
    BoxCarKidd

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    I suppose you own it or you would not be asking? Having a CDL you should know the answer to your own question. Take the broken fitting out with an easy out and put in a new one.
     
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  8. Apr 19, 2019 #6
    Heavyd

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    Any decent shop can extract that and install a new fitting.
     
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  9. Apr 19, 2019 #7
    Ericanderson8452

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    Having a CDL you should know how to read. There is only 8" clearance. It's a low boy trailer. Thanks for the Un helpful response....
     
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  10. Apr 19, 2019 #8
    BoxCarKidd

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    I see!
     
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  11. Apr 19, 2019 #9
    uncleal13

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    I removed a brass fitting broke off just like that using a four sided flute style screw extractor.
    Of course mine wasn’t buried under your type of trailer. Park it over a small ditch or big pot hole to get at it?

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  12. Apr 19, 2019 #10
    BoxCarKidd

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    Drive a stick in it and go home.
     
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