Draining Water from Air Tank Maintenance

[dan-nickie]

Another goofy question. I just don't want to break something.

I was trying to pull the lanyards behind the front tires this morning.
I couldn't get the best position on them but did pull them pretty hard.
I was afraid to pull harder and have the lanyard come out in my hand.
Are they really that hard to pull?

Do you use something (tool with hook) to reach in the pull them.

The engine and therefore compressor was running during this time.
Should I try it when it does not have as much pressure built up?

[tmmar]

Dan,
I usually do that with the engine off. I would try it with the engine off to see if it makes a difference. I don't remember them being all that hard to pull.
Tom

[dan-nickie]

I had mu shoulder wedged in between the tire and fender pretty good to reach it.
I am wondering there is any chance it is going to drop down on me?

[Mmnsc]

Dan

When I tried to drain the air tanks, I pulled so hard that the loop on the end of the wire opened. I left it untill I got to Freightliner and had them drain the tanks and repair the loop. It can be hard to pull.


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[ernest917]

I purchased a long chrome rod with a handle on one end and a hook on the other... Got it from a truck stop.... Works great because I don't have to crawl underneath......


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[dan-nickie]

Originally Posted by Mmnsc

Dan

When I tried to drain the air tanks, I pulled so hard that the loop on the end of the wire opened. I left it untill I got to Freightliner and had them drain the tanks and repair the loop. It can be hard to pull.

Yea, I was afraid something like that might happen if I kept pulling and harder so I stopped.

Originally Posted by ernest917

I purchased a long chrome rod with a handle on one end and a hook on the other... Got it from a truck stop.... Works great because I don't have to crawl underneath......

Thanks, I'm going to look for something like that.

[Phil57]

Dan don't have your arm between the tire and the fender. On mine with the 275 tires there isn't much room. I think the might have redesigned the newer MH so you might have more room. Funny I haven't pulled mine in a long time. I really forgot about it. I guess I should give it a pull soon.

[tmmar]

Originally Posted by Phil57

. I guess I should give it a pull soon.

Phil, PUHLEEASE!! This is a family site!!

Also, with the air dryer that our coaches have, I really don't know why they say you need to drain the tanks. The air dryer should remove any moisture. Also, when ever I have drained the tanks in the past, nothing but air has come out. Also, here is the hook puller that I purchased.

Amazon.com: RoadPro R-7845 36" Heavy Duty 5th Wheel Pin Puller: Automotive

Tom

[boowho]

Originally Posted by tmmar

Phil, PUHLEEASE!! This is a family site!!

Also, with the air dryer that our coaches have, I really don't know why they say you need to drain the tanks. The air dryer should remove any moisture. Also, when ever I have drained the tanks in the past, nothing but air has come out. Also, here is the hook puller that I purchased.

Amazon.com: RoadPro R-7845 36" Heavy Duty 5th Wheel Pin Puller: Automotive

Tom

And Phil says that *I* scare him sometimes. Sheeesh!!!

Boowho??

[15berkxl]

FL chassis should have an auto bleed system at least my previous FL chassis did. Those who have attended training in SC maybe able to confirm.

Wayne

[Phil57]

I should have known the two that would take that post wrong.
Wayne they are equipped with a air discharge but in class they also recommend draining the tanks monthly.

[tmmar]

Phil,
Only wanted to give you a hard time (LOL!!). Glad to hear that you enjoyed Niagra Falls! Did you go on the Maid of the Mist?

[Phil57]

Tom no we didn't. I'd like to next time we go but time really didn't allow it this trip. Now I gotta go try to pull my lanyard. LOL

[boowho]

Originally Posted by Phil57

Tom no we didn't. I'd like to next time we go but time really didn't allow it this trip. Now I gotta go try to pull my lanyard. LOL

You're digging yourself in deeper and deeper......

BTW, did you read my suggestion about maybe meeting an Branson sometime?

Boowho??

[Phil57]

I did. I would live to do that. We are planned out until spring but I could work next year early before it gets to hot. Maybe a FROG rally that way.