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Title: air tank replacement
Post by: Marcus on December 10, 2010, 04:51:26 PM
The auxilary tank in compartment under driver seat on my mc9 has rusted out and needs replacing. Where is a good place to buy this? I was on a trip when it decided to leak. I just disconnected the line at the air manifold and put a plug in. Thanks for your help. Marc
Title: Re: air tank replacement
Post by: luvrbus on December 10, 2010, 05:24:47 PM
Eastern Marine has the most air tanks to select from in their air brake section no I am not kidding I buy my tanks there 75 to 100 bucks



good luck
Title: Re: air tank replacement
Post by: JackConrad on December 11, 2010, 04:45:27 AM
Might try Luke at US Coach (888-COACH34) or Sam Caylor in Rantoul, KS if you want to find a used one.  Jack
Title: Re: air tank replacement
Post by: Marcus on December 18, 2010, 04:12:18 AM
Thanks guys. I think I will call Luke and see what he has. Marc
Title: Re: air tank replacement
Post by: FloridaCliff on December 18, 2010, 04:41:56 AM
Marcus,

After getting some prices with shipping included, you may want to check out your local truck salvage yard.

Most tanks have openings and plugs for a variety of applications

Cliff
Title: Yep; Try Out Your Local, Friendly, $Inexpensive$, Heavy Truck Wrecking Yard
Post by: HB of CJ on December 18, 2010, 03:45:10 PM
But first take good measurements and stuff of your existing rusted out tank soss you can get the correct size, or near enough.  Lots of good $deals$ to be had if your don't mind looking and installing it yourself.  HB of CJ (old coot)
Title: Re: air tank replacement
Post by: gus on December 18, 2010, 06:31:20 PM
I found a couple on ebay at good prices. There were literally hundreds listed.

You may not find the exact size, I didn't , but it fit.

Just be sure it has the right size and located threaded openings. Some have numerous openings but they can be plugged.