Two Questions

[Loose Deuce]

Is it possible to get a new emergency air valve for the deuce, the hand valve at the glad hand coupling ? Mine doesn't work and I have it plugged off for now. I wanted to get an original type before I had to start modifying it. I may have to get a used one instead.


last question, anyone remember the size allen wrench thats used to remove the fuel tank drain plug ? I will figure it out eventually and I dont think I have a allen socket that size.

 

[cranetruck]

The glad hand hardware is available commercially.
The allen wrench size for the fuel tank is 9/16.....

 

[gringeltaube]

Is the stem stuck frozen and the valve leaking? Don’t throw it away!
It takes a hammer and punch, a 13/16 wrench and some TLC to have it completely disassembled and cleaned. Eventually the coil spring is rusted and needs replacement.
Lubricate everything with silicon grease (also synth. grease) and it will work like new for years!

G.

 

[Stretch44875]

Good info! Need to clean mine, pretty stiff. The one under the dash is the same, already cleaned/lubed it, and works good.

 

[Barrman]

If you don't have a 9/16" allen wrench. Take a 3/8" bolt and nut which have 9/16" hex heads on them and weld them solid. Then stick the bolt in the tank and use a regular 9/16 wrench to turn it with the welded nut.

If you are in a hurry, a 3/8" bolt with a pair of vice grips works too.

 

[hippiedude]

Vice grips ...... man I wish I invented them.... hehehe

 

[FreightTrain]

hmmm,Mine was a 1/2 inch square drive(just stuck my ratchet on it and yanked!Also,it will more than likely be TIGHT!).........Like all the plugs for any fluid holding device on the truck except the oil pan drain plug!