small rust hole in air tank

[Digger09]

I found a small air leak on my deuce which turned out to be the result of dirt and other garbage sitting on top of the bracket that holds the air tanks in place. I guess over time moisture could corrode the exterior of the tank. The hold down bolts were buried in dirt. Not a common place that most people would think about cleaning I would think. Figured I post this so next time your under the truck draining the air tanks run your finger on top of the air tank brackets to check them for debris.

 

[3dAngus]

I've seen a lot of new old stock air tanks sold recently. You might want to advertise for one in the classifieds. You might get a good deal. I don't know the buyers. Good luck.

 

[pa.rich]

I had one go bad like that, I scrapped it.

 

[Digger09]

Luckily I had another one so no problem.

 

[deathrowdave]

I would not try to weld repair . Total force gets involved here.(Area of tank X psi in tank = total force on the weld) . Great amount of pressure involved

 

[Mackfire68]

DON'T try to fix, find another one!!! Most tanks rust out because the drains are left closed. Open those drains.

 

[Rustygears]

If it failed in a pin hole, you can bet there is more unseen corrosion and weakened steel in the vicinity or inside the tank. Scrap it, its a literal time bomb. Foa a couple of bucks you get reliability, piece of mind and possibly the savings of ambulance and emergency room costs or worse.

You'll spend more time repairing than replacing anyway.

 

[Digger09]

I have another one. I drain the tanks daily. Mine was rusted from the outside due to dirt and moisture build up between the air tank and the air tank bracket. Just wanted to post so others checked up there for dirt so they didnt end up with the same problem thats all.