Under Deck Slip Tank Help

skegpro · Jan 12, 2019

SHREK1 said:
You will sure like that, perfect size tank. No where you won’t go with enough to return home. Mine is 295 litres and just run short at times.

Yeah on these fords I have no idea why they only put a 90L tank on them.

At first I thought it was cause they didn't have the room, but that clearly isn't the case.

Usually never pass a gas station cause I am always topping up, just incase.

Rene G · Jan 12, 2019

SHREK1 said:
you manage to get that strapped down ?

How’re you going to be filling that? Just reaching in or will you use a hose?

skegpro · Jan 12, 2019

Rene G said:
How’re you going to be filling that? Just reaching in or will you use a hose?

Only need to fill it once a trip.
Just reach in is the plan for now.

If a guy pulls the ramp it is real easy, but I just turn the nozzle sideways and she fits in no problem.

I put a remote vent valve on so I don't have to undo the fill cap everytime I fill.

Plumbing the fill spout up through the deck seems to be a pain the ass in itself.
And then it will tempt the idiots.

I did put in a 2" FNPT nozzle at the front of tank just incase I change my mind about that. But for now outta sight, outta mind.

skegpro · Jan 12, 2019

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skegpro · Jan 17, 2019

Anyone have an good tips on how to get this threaded joint to stop leaking?

I'm at my wits end.

Dawizman · Jan 17, 2019

skegpro said:
Anyone have an good tips on how to get this threaded joint to stop leaking?

I'm at my wits end.

Did you try all of the thread sealants at the same time?

Which fitting? How long are the threads on each side, and what size are they?

skegpro · Jan 17, 2019

Dawizman said:
Did you try all of the thread sealants at the same time?

Which fitting? How long are the threads on each side, and what size are they?

It's a the 2" bung for the pump.

skegpro · Jan 17, 2019

Normally I always put Teflon tape and a dab of liquid Teflon and I have never had a problem.

skegpro · Jan 17, 2019

That didn't work so I brought out the tf-15.
Still no dice.

skegpro · Jan 17, 2019

Everything I got is in the table.

I have even considered back welding it...

Dawizman · Jan 17, 2019

I just wonder if the bung is too short to make a good seal?

skegpro · Jan 17, 2019

Dawizman said:
I just wonder if the bung is too short to make a good seal?

I am gonna pull it out again here right away, just draining 400 liters on the ground.

I'll measure.

skegpro · Jan 17, 2019

Dawizman said:
I just wonder if the bung is too short to make a good seal?

5/8" thread engagement.
Or 7 threads.

2"NPT

Dawizman · Jan 17, 2019

3/4" is nominal, but that should do.

Have you tried a good wrap of tape with dope on top?

Dawizman · Jan 17, 2019

And I'm assuming its getting tight, and not bottoming out?

sirkdev · Jan 17, 2019

Has to be something mechanical wrong like a warped weldoulet or stripped threads does it spin in really loose? Try spinning pump into a pipe collar maybe does it feel different? with all the sealants you have tried something should have worked.

skegpro · Jan 17, 2019

sirkdev said:
Has to be something mechanical wrong like a warped weldoulet or stripped threads does it spin in really loose? Try spinning pump into a pipe collar maybe does it feel different? with all the sealants you have tried something should have worked.

When I measure North/South and then East/West there is about 0.5 of a 1/64" difference. Would that be enough to cause me grief?

I went 8 layer of Petro tape and then lots of v2 this time, finger crossed I may have got it.

Oh and I went in one more thread this time.

TROLLCAT · Jan 17, 2019

skegpro said:
When I measure North/South and then East/West there is about 0.5 of a 1/64" difference. Would that be enough to cause me grief?

I went 8 layer of Petro tape and then lots of v2 this time, finger crossed I may have got it.

Oh and I went in one more thread this time.
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I don't see a 4' piece of 3" pipe beside the pipe wrench

SHREK1 · Jan 17, 2019

Loctite 545 hydraulic sealant will fix it for you

skegpro · Jan 18, 2019

SHREK1 said:
Loctite 545 hydraulic sealant will fix it for you

Have you tried 577?

https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/ee/en/product/thread-sealants/loctite_577.html

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