Reparing a hole in the gas tank on a Cascadia to get moving.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by OhNoTerry, Mar 11, 2022.

  1. Dadetrucking305

    Dadetrucking305 Heavy Load Member

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    Epoxy putty will work,but you have to get enough zip ties to go around the tank and under the putty once it dries.If not it will blow out.
     
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  3. OhNoTerry

    OhNoTerry Medium Load Member

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    We got a mechanic willing to give it a go and see if he can get something going. I will let the driver know to throw the idea out there to the mechanic. Will update, thank you!
     
  4. wichris

    wichris Road Train Member

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    Two wide jaw vice grips, one on the pickup, one on the return. Had to do that a few months ago for the same thing. Will ruin the lines but will get you going.
     
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  5. Chieftains

    Chieftains Medium Load Member

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    Is that a gaping hole?
    Looks big.
    But if it's a small cut per se.
    Jb weld will work.
    Had on my tanks for years.
    Sets pretty quick as well. Like 1hr
     
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  6. OhNoTerry

    OhNoTerry Medium Load Member

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    So do these fuel lines usually run independently? I called the mechanic and he said usually all trucks run a dual siphon system meaning each tank has its own send and receive line. He’s hoping that’s the case when he gets up to the truck and he’ll just pinch those lines and get this truck home.
     
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  7. wichris

    wichris Road Train Member

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    They Tee on top of the trans. Pretty easy, talked my driver through it and he has a hard time telling the difference between pliers and a screwdriver. LOL
     
  8. bzinger

    bzinger Road Train Member

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    That is how my cascadia is set up.
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    That happened to me one time so I drove a piece of soft wood into the hole. Got me to the terminal which was about 300 miles away. Didn't leak a drop.
     
  10. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    And it needs to be clean clean clean or else it won't hold
     
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