Want to convert dual fuel tanks to single tank on 2010 International 8600

don't those tanks have drain plugs at the bottom? couldn't you run a cross over line?

 

Instead of totally getting rid of a tank, cut that tank and weld on end caps to make THREE tanks out of the first big one. Carry Diesel fuel in one tank labeled brightly. Carry Coolant ( mixed 50 50 water) in the other. Carry Hydraulic oil in the third. Have a hand pump ( in order so you can feed, water and support construction equipment in that yard.

Disconnect the original feeder lines etc. Retain the one valve going into the fuel tank bottom because come winter the Desiel will gel and you might need to remove it.

Having a rig that runs around doing your work but potentially SUPPORTING or being a Hero saving yours or some else;s equipment on the job-site.

Am I nuts?

I Recall scooping diesel out of my old tank to feed the paver. I recall backhoe wanted a touch of coolant. we haven't touch the Hydraulic much. It was there and ready to go.

 

i run 1 tank on my truck had a air in fuel problem so i took the splitter out one line up one line back

 

A storage box would be way cool.

 

Pull the wires over from bad tank and tie into good, give fuel level a false reading, but clears red light.
Use old tank a tool locker, and a BBQ pit.

 

oooo... noice. Im filing this away as a workaround.

 

What did you figure out on deleting fuel tank? Also what did you do with the exhaust? I’m in the middle of building a dump truck out of my 2010 international 8600 and am thinking about removing passenger side fuel tank so I can relocate the exhaust in its place. Please let me know what you did.