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Old 01-03-2010, 09:30 AM
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Draining fuel tank (diesel)

Hi Guys,

Just a thought and I have to admit, I haven't looked at my Dodge fuel tank, has anyone installed a drain valve or fitting on the bottom of the fuel tank on their truck? It sure would make draining the fuel tank - for whatever reason, much easier. I know on the other trucks I have not seen this simple setup, yet on heavy equipement drains are common. Is there an obvious reason that I am missing or is it just the way the come from the factory. Same sort of set up for auto transmission pans - the drains make maintenance much easier.

Your thoughts and ideas ?

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You could hook another hose to lift pump and drain it that way. just need to hot wire the pump. Are you still using the the stock LP or have you upgraded.
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Probably for theft reasons. I have thought about this in the past as it has crossed my mind. It may be some DOT safety thing too as far as passenger vehicles go.

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I wouldn't do it for fear of it gettin wiped off ona snow bank, bellied out on a ditch,ect
not to mention its really hard to seal fittings in these poly tanks
I will be using the LP trick here soon to change out the sender
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