How do you drain the wet tank on a 4106

[sweeney153]

I just got my new 4106 this week and I have been spending every available minute going over it, finding things I want to fix or change. One of the fuel lines is leaking and they all are old so I am waiting for my new lines before I drive it.

I was reading the book to find out about draining the tanks. The book says "If moisture ejector valve is not used the tanks should be drained every day." If you don't have a lift or a pit how do you get to the tanks? I don't think draining them while under the bus is a good idea. (If I could even get my fat a$$ under there) I know there has to be a way. What am I missing?

Thanks

Kevin

[fe2_o3]

  I went to NAPA and bought a valve that has a cable that reaches the outside of the bus. I don't remember the # but some one on here will know. That's where I got the idea...Cable

[gus]

I did the same as Rusty for my 4104, one cable end is in the right front wheel well and the other is under the left rear window. Easy to drain.

I tried an automatic drain (spitter) but it didn't work.

[Utahclaimjumper]

The wet tank on your 06 is centered and behind the front axel, you need to run it up on ramps and drain it, be prepared for some NASTY stuff. After draining install a cable drain as described and youi wont have to do it again, if you get a lot of drainage (4 or 5 gal.) you will notice much better brakeing afterwards.>>>Dan

[Barn Owl]

The cable/valve setup is a great way to do it. Some PO on my bus put a line that went from the wet tank to the fuel door, and put a small brass valve there, like the one on that came on the tank under the drivers compartment. From there a copper line runs down to just under the side. So when I fuel I just open/shut that little valve and drain it. I can see what is coming out and have learned not to stick my feet under it. After seeing a lot of oil come out the first year I owned the bus, I changed out the air compressor. Now I see only water, and am glad I can monitor what the system is discharging.