Help tracking down air leak

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  1. RAG

    RAG R.I.P.

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    Mabey he might work the the truck in 2010 :biggrin_2559:
     
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  3. Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    ok. thats easy enough to squirt down!

    But, the valve was replaced only 2yrs ago. I know that doesnt mean much nowadays but at least its not the original one from 99.

    Thanks. I will try that... :biggrin_25514:

    Cant be many things that always have air..

    So far:
    1. dual air seats (new and no leaks)
    2. cab air bags/leveler (bags replaced)
    3. Rear Suspension..hmm..
    4. foot brake/hand brake (both dont leak)

    I know there is NO leak in the dash at least. Maybe something as simple as a hose on the main tank. I have not begun to look underneath yet. Its been so dam hot outside..
     
  4. Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    In my on going search of air leaks...I also checked:

    Dash and PSI gauges.
    Cab air bags and leveler unit.
    The air compressor/fittings.
    The Governor and fittings.
    The dryer and fittings.
    All 3 tanks and fittings.
    Soaped up big time.....

    So far, NO leaks. There is a distribution panel with hoses I am going to check out next. Its under the drivers feet area, under the rig.
    There must be like 10 hoses there..mostly small ones....air is escaping from somewhere...
     
  5. end of the road

    end of the road Heavy Load Member

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    Is the air leak more than the allowed limit? If not just drive the truck and don't worry about it.
     
  6. Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    Oh heck no. I mean it takes a long time to drain out. But with the amount of time I have spent, this has become a challenge in the 9th degree.

    After 3-5 days of sitting...primary tank has 30psi or less while the secondary side sits at 90psi. After overnight, the main tank prolly looses about 20-30psi. Nothing to worry about or anything like that, but this is personal now...big time. I hope I will find some leaks on that air panel I mentioned, since I am almost out of ideas. You cannot hear ANY air no matter how quiet it is around or under the rig. Very tiny leak(s) is what i am after now.

    :biggrin_25526:
     
  7. walleye

    walleye Road Train Member

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    A brand new truck right off of the lot will leak like that,....
     
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  8. Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    I know....:biggrin_25513:

    But....I got to at least check for something obvious and then when I am out of ideas - I quit.

    The dash leak was bad and audible. This isnt and isnt..
     
  9. CondoCruiser

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    Maybe you can smoke test it like they do cooling systems and other contained systems. That would be the easiest way to find leaks.
     
  10. Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    I had just mentioned this to my friend...I was wondering if such a test existed....for this tough, its not worth it. The dash one would have been helpful...
     
  11. bender

    bender Road Train Member

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    It is normal to loose some primary air pressure over long periods. The air pressure loss is commonly from bleeding back through the air compressor. It's an easy fix and relatively cheap. Install a check valve at your wet tank inlet. This will eliminate all bleed off through the air compressor. Bendix makes a good check valve. I'm not sure why, but these valves are not normally installed on new systems.
     
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