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Old 02-10-2017, 10:08 AM   #26
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Jweb..that should work great..ours are more industrial but are very similar to that
I just ordered one, hopefully it works. I'm sure I could find a leak without this but who doesn't like a new tool??
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Old 02-10-2017, 10:27 AM   #27
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Smart move for only $35 bucks. These used to cost $3000+ back when and had to be calibrated every time. May get one too. Don't forget to use it to measure inside closed cab especially after fill-ups or on hot days. Good for checking home gas leaks too.
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Old 02-10-2017, 11:00 AM   #28
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Smart move for only $35 bucks. These used to cost $3000+ back when and had to be calibrated every time. May get one too. Don't forget to use it to measure inside closed cab especially after fill-ups or on hot days. Good for checking home gas leaks too.
I actually found a cheaper one. It may not be able to pin point the source, but I'll give it a try.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291877264786
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Old 02-10-2017, 11:28 AM   #29
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saw one for 18.95! sheesh!! I participated in the design of gas detectors that sold for $3100 back in 1985. They were was 10x the size and weight of that one. I see detection level (most important) shown is 5 PPM which is great (humans can smell gasoline as low as 1.5 PPM but not always). Sensors ares catalytic, must warm up to use and may have a very short bat life.
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Old 02-10-2017, 12:01 PM   #30
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i moved my tank to under the bed. Having the tank in the cab was never a good idea. If you look at gasoline toxicity you might be amazed. I checked my cab back when the tank was still in it with a hydrocarbon detector that read down to 1 ppm. Even when you can't smell it, it was still present in a closed up cab.
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Old 02-10-2017, 02:02 PM   #31
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I just ordered one, hopefully it works. I'm sure I could find a leak without this but who doesn't like a new tool??
too true!


I am with mr48 on this one, under bed tank with a bed floor filler is asking for trouble. imagine doing the power tour with a bed full of stuff you have to shuffle around every 300 miles.
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Old 02-10-2017, 02:55 PM   #32
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too true!


I am with mr48 on this one, under bed tank with a bed floor filler is asking for trouble. imagine doing the power tour with a bed full of stuff you have to shuffle around every 300 miles.
If I do an under bed tank it would have to be side fill. It would be a pain to have a truck full of bark, some could get in the tank and impossible to fill up.

It would also be a pain with my bikes in the back
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Enough tools????.... NEVER!!!!
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Side fill on DRIVERS side is great. Just gotta be careful of paint. It does take a bit longer but the convenience is worth the wait.

I updated the build a bit. Old and slow.
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