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  1. rustystud

    Changed the fuel system..all of it

    If the tank had a leak that could not be safely patched on the road it would be drained. But dealing with 300 gallons of diesel is not an easy thing to do on the road. What does it matter if the fuel is no longer leaking ? The bus can be safely towed to the barn and dealt with there. Why waste...
  2. rustystud

    Changed the fuel system..all of it

    The transit department has it's own "Haz-Mat" unit for bus spills out here. We are required to clean-up the "major" spill before removing the bus. Then they come in with road sweepers and such. The spill must be contained though before the bus is allowed to be moved. So you see the bus is not...
  3. rustystud

    Changed the fuel system..all of it

    Stainless steel can take a "hit" and still work fine. An aluminum tank will crack when hit. Then start leaking. That is why the newer 5 tons went to stainless steel I'm sure. Our low floor buses went to stainless steel tanks over a decade ago due to this very issue. The tanks are mounted low...
  4. rustystud

    Changed the fuel system..all of it

    I just wish I could find a nice stainless steel tank near me ! No more rust issues.
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