MEP-803A Hole Drilled in Fuel Tank from GovPlanet

[MyersMade]

Ok, I'm at a loss as to why somebody would have drilled a hole in the fuel tank...

Went to put fuel in recent purchase from GovPlanet and it ran out everywhere. After removing cover, it was obvious as to why.

Somebody removed the cover, drilled a hole with a uni-bit in the tank, and then put the cover back on. I assume to drain it?

Does anybody have any idea as to why they'd have done it this way?

Is this SOP for military?

I've got a few of these in the past, and been prepared for some repairs, but this has me really scratching my head as to why.....

Thoughts anyone?

 

[rickf]

Was the oil also drained? Hopefully not by the same method! A lot of depots will demill the sets by draining all fluids but usually through drain plugs. I am assuming that fuel tank does not have a drain? Odd they would go to the trouble to pull a cover and do that and go to the trouble of putting the cover back on.

 

[Light in the Dark]

Because they wanted the machine gone...

 

[nextalcupfan]

Was the oil also drained? Hopefully not by the same method! A lot of depots will demill the sets by draining all fluids but usually through drain plugs. I am assuming that fuel tank does not have a drain? Odd they would go to the trouble to pull a cover and do that and go to the trouble of putting the cover back on.

An 803a has a drain built into the tank, though its notorious for leaking so it may be possible it was plugged.

 

[Scoobyshep]

1 Express drain
2 Clogged drain
3 forced retirement of unit
4 people are buttholes

 

[MyersMade]

Oil was drained, but fortunately not by that method.

 

[MarkM]

What a mess. One idea I thought of for that large hole was the rubber freeze plugs. May be an easy way to get it corrected.

Mark

 

[rickf]

Excellent idea! Being fuel oil it should hold up for a long time. I am thinking those tanks are probably not all that common?

 

[Guyfang]

By this time, there are sure to be someone who has a parts set with the tank in it. Try a want add. Can't hurt.

 

[Light in the Dark]

I had a spare tank for a 10k just a few weeks ago, gone now unfortunately. I do think this is a case of rapid retirement only.

 

[dav5]

I had a spare tank for a 10k just a few weeks ago, gone now unfortunately. I do think this is a case of rapid retirement only.

My 803A had the well nut pulled out of the drain hole so the tank would drain. That is pretty lazy but easily fixed. Drilling a hole is just unnecessary and stupid. If the intent was to get rid of the generator there are smarter ways of doing it that don't leave evidence of sabotage.

 

[williamh]

Gvmnt efficiency at its finest , how low on the IQ table are you when your drilling holes in fuel tanks ? I’m gonna go out on a limb and guess that “person” isn’t long for this life. I’m just spitballing here but using an electric drill to make holes in fuel/gas tanks isn’t conducive to longevity.

 

[Guyfang]

How do you know someone from the "Gvmnt" did it? Could have been a Civilian.

 

[rickf]

What Guyfang says makes sense. In todays times all the stuff like demill and processing out is done by civilian contractors who do not give a darn about going by the book. I know a guy here in NJ whose job it is to just drive and exercise ALL of the military equipment on the base. Trucks, loaders, tanks. Everything that does not get used all the time these guys drive it around so it gets it's monthly exercise. He calls it "Best job ever". And I am sure they Never beat the crap out of any of that stuff.

 

[INFChief]

Ok, I'm at a loss as to why somebody would have drilled a hole in the fuel tank...

Went to put fuel in recent purchase from GovPlanet and it ran out everywhere. After removing cover, it was obvious as to why.

Somebody removed the cover, drilled a hole with a uni-bit in the tank, and then put the cover back on. I assume to drain it?

Does anybody have any idea as to why they'd have done it this way?

Is this SOP for military?

I've got a few of these in the past, and been prepared for some repairs, but this has me really scratching my head as to why.....

Thoughts anyone?


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It looks like internal threads.

 

[rickf]

They are the steps from a multi bit step drill.

Titanium-Coated High-Speed Steel Step Bit Set, 2-Piece

Amazing deals on this Titanium-Coated Hss Step Bit, 2Pc at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[Guyfang]

They are wonderful tools!! If you buy GOOD one,

 

[Scoobyshep]

They are wonderful tools!! If you buy GOOD one,

And if you dont let your apprentice use your good one.

 

[Guyfang]

I don't let ANYONE use my tools. And an apprentice should have his own!!

 

[NEIOWA]

What Guyfang says makes sense. In todays times all the stuff like demill and processing out is done by civilian contractors who do not give a darn about going by the book. I know a guy here in NJ whose job it is to just drive and exercise ALL of the military equipment on the base. Trucks, loaders, tanks. Everything that does not get used all the time these guys drive it around so it gets it's monthly exercise. He calls it "Best job ever". And I am sure they Never beat the crap out of any of that stuff.

He could probably name his salary and hire on with the Russian Army to show them what to do.