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1. [Shop-talk] Drilling into a gas tank (score: 1)
Author: Brad Kahler <brad.kahler@141.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 13:49:25 -0400
Here's the situation. We recently bought a Bobcat 610 skid steer. We got it at a very good price because someone sabotaged it (not me!) by pouring dirt down into the fuel tank. Hence the entire fuel
/html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00016.html (9,103 bytes)

2. Re: [Shop-talk] Drilling into a gas tank (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:10:30 -0400
Trying to flush mud out of a tank through a small hole in the bottom doesn't sound like a good plan to me. I'd rather drain the tank via siphon, remove the tank, and hose it out through the filler. T
/html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00017.html (8,108 bytes)

3. Re: [Shop-talk] Drilling into a gas tank (score: 1)
Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
Date: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:20:25 -0500
Be that as it may, adding even a gallon or so ow water will isolate the area where you will be drilling from the fuel if you let it sit for a few hours before drilling to let the water sink to the bo
/html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00018.html (10,642 bytes)

4. Re: [Shop-talk] Drilling into a gas tank (score: 1)
Author: Brad Kahler <brad.kahler@141.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:33:47 -0400
Pat, I forgot about the fact that the water will since to the bottom. Makes me feel a lot more comfortable about the water idea. I did get a reply about pumping exhaust fumes from a vehicle into the
/html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00019.html (11,461 bytes)

5. Re: [Shop-talk] Drilling into a gas tank (score: 1)
Author: Brad Kahler <brad.kahler@141.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:36:08 -0400
I'd love to take the gas tank off do as you suggest but this tank is made from plate steel and is an integral part of the frame. The isn't a chance in the world of me tipping over the bobcat to drain
/html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00020.html (8,987 bytes)

6. Re: [Shop-talk] Drilling into a gas tank (score: 1)
Author: "Mullen, Tim (IS)" <Tim.Mullen@ngc.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 13:35:57 -0500
That would be a preferred way, but I think you might have missed an important fact from the original post: "The fuel tank is built into the left side of the frame" I have not other suggestions other
/html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00021.html (8,250 bytes)

7. Re: [Shop-talk] Drilling into a gas tank (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:50:03 -0400
Are you really sure you're really seeing it right? For I've got to admit, I don't think I've ever seen a fuel tank that could not be removed. I'd love to take the gas tank off do as you suggest but t
/html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00022.html (8,422 bytes)

8. Re: [Shop-talk] Drilling into a gas tank (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 12:40:09 -0700
1/8" NPT is actually a fair-sized hole, closer to 3/8". Should be plenty unless there was gravel mixed with the mud. I think your plan is eminently workable. Drilling by hand, I doubt you'll reach i
/html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00023.html (8,199 bytes)

9. Re: [Shop-talk] Drilling into a gas tank (score: 1)
Author: Brad Kahler <brad.kahler@141.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 15:57:08 -0400
Yep, a lot of heavy equipment uses the hollow frame work for hydraulic and fuel tanks. My backhoe uses the loader framework as the reservoir for the hydraulic system. Just the way its done...........
/html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00024.html (9,381 bytes)

10. Re: [Shop-talk] Drilling into a gas tank (score: 1)
Author: Steve Shipley <shiples@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:36:16 -0700
It's not the gas, it's the gas and air that's dangerous. As a child I remember throwing lighted matches into a bucket of gas. They just go out. A tank, part full of fuel is dangerous. The tank needs
/html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00025.html (7,962 bytes)

11. Re: [Shop-talk] Drilling into a gas tank (score: 1)
Author: "Arvid Jedlicka" <arvidj@visi.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 17:24:51 -0500
Given that nitrogen is all the rage for filling tires, you could take it to the local tire place and have them fill it up. Or maybe you have a tig welder and could use the argon to purge the containe
/html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00026.html (9,620 bytes)

12. Re: [Shop-talk] Drilling into a gas tank (score: 1)
Author: David Scheidt <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 19:03:31 -0400
Ah. Yes. The old "fill the gas tank with an explosive gas" trick! Brilliant! Siphon the tank. Fill it with water. Drill away. Drain the water from the hole you just drilled. Sluice the tank. I rather
/html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00029.html (9,214 bytes)

13. Re: [Shop-talk] Drilling into a gas tank (score: 1)
Author: Brad Kahler <brad.kahler@141.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 08:27:21 -0400
Thanks everyone for the replies. I believe I've got enough ideas and suggestions now to get the job done! It will likely be a week or two before I can tackle this problem. I'll report back with my su
/html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00036.html (8,210 bytes)

14. Re: [Shop-talk] Drilling into a gas tank (score: 1)
Author: Mike Rambour <mikey@b2systems.com>
Date: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:46:29 -0700
we all hope you can reply about your success And we also all hope that if you fail, you can still reply otherwise that meant it went "boom". _______________________________________________ Support Te
/html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00038.html (8,833 bytes)

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