Andy, Many years ago I had a 66 Mustang fastback I took fishing on the gulf a lot, the trunk floor was the gas tank top, it spot rusted through, I was building boats at the time, I fiberglassed the trunk floor/gas tank top, no more problems, I did the same some years later on a diesel Chevy Suburban fuel tank, put another 100 thousand miles on it, sold it, both never gave another leak problem. Always amazed at all you do, can't believe you take a turn at feeding at 3 am. I'd teach another to climb/maintain the silo!!!!
I'm a little embarassed to say that I almost killed myself putting air to a backhoe fuel tank. The tank was mounted on a backhoe. Over time from people filling it in the field dirt and contaminants had gotten into it. One day after changing the fuel filter or filters, Mr Thorough (that's me) had the great idea to drain it and as the drain cock was open I put an air line to it to blow "everything", all dirt out through the drain. The only air I had was from about a 2 inch line. (No problem, not what you may think) I didn't put an air tight seal between the hose and the tank. I blew the tank fluids and dirt out of the drain as I had planned. But when I pulled the air line back from the ~2" filler spout, there was a noticeable "boom" and blue smoke. I wasn't blowing into the tank with an airtight seal, not at all. But the volume of air that I was putting in was just enough apparently to cause the fuel vapors to combust. How else can anyone explain the blue smoke. If that tank had ruptured or blown apart I was right up against it. Go figure. I'm putting this out there so that no else will put diesel under pressure with an air line. It doen't take as much pressure as you may think to gt it to go boom. I don't care what the stoichiometric numbers and formulas say or predict. I saw blue smoke and there was bang.
Hey Andy, reminds me of back in the day, times chasing holes across the bottom of the old Owasco Duck. Besides a couple of gas tanks as well. Interesting video, thanks for sharing. Blessings 🇺🇲👍🤔
Tks for sharing. Boy the feel of warm weather of the summer time. Things get busy around the farm in a hurry huh? But just gotta take it one day at a time.
I know the DOT may not like it, but with all the things you fabricate you could probably build a very nice fuel tank for the fertilizer truck. I know we have made truck air tanks from time to time when we couldn't find the right size.
You kids are great at being creative. have them make up a new fuel tank. :) no doubt they can but to fit that into all the other work going on with planting would be difficult.
Because every farmer is trying to get that last bushel per acre from their fields and that all starts with the planter and how consistently it gets the seed in the ground. Kinda like a golfer spending several hundred dollars every couple years on a new driver to get another half yard of drive or fewer slices and hooks.. and it isn't just JD, the farmers with other brands do the same thing.
Cause it's junk deere they are the greediest corporation in the farming industry more than 80% of the new crap that rolls out off that line breaks within mere hours of its first use and then your calling deere for parts over and over again
I HATE THIS CHANNEL. READ FULLY. I am a man of several years truck driving. About time Russian 747 sat fro years. By DG. Before that some machining and welding. And a few balloons with gas. Lol have fun with that I will refrain. No to be serious. This is the best. There are so so so many things to take away. Family pride and story with quality. Think they got this covered. Note how he works with all ages young and old. Note also how he cares and repairs the products he uses. I for one wish he show the piston hydraulic pumps. Impressed a college kid. Learned a lot. We seen the big v8 in storage. He said one time barring it over bent a lot of money. Thank you Andy. Thanks to the parts of family that we see. Thank you to all.
Hi Andy, just wondering what make of metal cutting blades, do you use in your small circular saw for cutting patches for the fuel tank... Thanks for taking the time and sharing...
Starting a TH-cam channel to get all the free advice on how to do everything was a good idea. Wish I had thought of that.. that is why you started it right because you wanted everyone's idears?
Slap some of that 3M product on it lol. Great video. Question, do you start with earliest day hybrids and end with later or start with later day hybrids and end with shorter? Thanks for all you do?
Andy you say use to answer $500 to $600 bucks that is pocket change to someone like I'd like to spend money it's only money Andy in the bank has lots of it for you to borrow being so you're on a spending spree
I think you would be the last person I would take financial business decisions from…. For one you don’t have any idea how much a new one costs and 2 …. Your grammar shows your intelligence
@@FarmingFixingFabricating look at who is talking because you can get a new tank for 300 you waste more on your green junk then that because I just bought a new gas tank because every time you weld on a old tank it just keeps cracking more and more
Andy, Many years ago I had a 66 Mustang fastback I took fishing on the gulf a lot, the trunk floor was the gas tank top, it spot rusted through, I was building boats at the time, I fiberglassed the trunk floor/gas tank top, no more problems, I did the same some years later on a diesel Chevy Suburban fuel tank, put another 100 thousand miles on it, sold it, both never gave another leak problem. Always amazed at all you do, can't believe you take a turn at feeding at 3 am. I'd teach another to climb/maintain the silo!!!!
I'm a little embarassed to say that I almost killed myself putting air to a backhoe fuel tank.
The tank was mounted on a backhoe. Over time from people filling it in the field dirt and contaminants had gotten into it. One day after changing the fuel filter or filters, Mr Thorough (that's me) had the great idea to drain it and as the drain cock was open I put an air line to it to blow "everything", all dirt out through the drain.
The only air I had was from about a 2 inch line.
(No problem, not what you may think) I didn't put an air tight seal between the hose and the tank.
I blew the tank fluids and dirt out of the drain as I had planned. But when I pulled the air line back from the ~2" filler spout, there was a noticeable "boom" and blue smoke. I wasn't blowing into the tank with an airtight seal, not at all. But the volume of air that I was putting in was just enough apparently to cause the fuel vapors to combust. How else can anyone explain the blue smoke. If that tank had ruptured or blown apart I was right up against it. Go figure.
I'm putting this out there so that no else will put diesel under pressure with an air line. It doen't take as much pressure as you may think to gt it to go boom. I don't care what the stoichiometric numbers and formulas say or predict. I saw blue smoke and there was bang.
Great video Andy! Can't wait to see y'all planting!!!
Another good one Andy 🚜🐄🇺🇲👍
Always love your videos Andy
We have a place in our area that coats the inside of fuel tanks hides alot of pinholes
Why not coat outside as well. Will last for decades then.
One can imagine that if you coat the inside and the metal rust away, then all what is holding the fuel in is the coating at some point.
Millwaukee saw,dril,grinder,measuring tape..John Deere tractors..
Lifestyles of the rich and famous here 😂
You use the best, and you have a better chance of getting the best results! 😂
Hey Andy, reminds me of back in the day, times chasing holes across the bottom of the old Owasco Duck. Besides a couple of gas tanks as well.
Interesting video, thanks for sharing.
Blessings 🇺🇲👍🤔
Awesome video thanks Andy nice job 🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜
Another very interesting video Thank you Andy 😊😊😊😊😊
Tks for sharing. Boy the feel of warm weather of the summer time. Things get busy around the farm in a hurry huh? But just gotta take it one day at a time.
I know the DOT may not like it, but with all the things you fabricate you could probably build a very nice fuel tank for the fertilizer truck. I know we have made truck air tanks from time to time when we couldn't find the right size.
Keep up the great content Andy really look forward to seeing it everyday
Hi Andy !
Good job whit that tank .
Thanks Andy for your time and have a good day at the farm ! 🙋♂️
Another good video Andy and another view of the old Ford across from the shop.Who belongs to that baby?Would make a good side video.
You kids are great at being creative. have them make up a new fuel tank. :) no doubt they can but to fit that into all the other work going on with planting would be difficult.
Aluminum tanks are just as bad . Only it's harder to weld the aluminum. I've made a couple out of stainless.
stay safe thank you for the milk i am sure some of it is in my area
Agree 100% on not planting ahead of big rain
Yup know exactly how you feel fix 1 hole 2 more show up you should of had Alex weld it then it probably wouldn't of leaked lol😅😅😅
I'm hoping your tank repair serves you well
Tanks Andy, Tanks for another great video. 😁
Wonder why so many farmers have to fix or remodel things on new John Deere planters ?
Because every farmer is trying to get that last bushel per acre from their fields and that all starts with the planter and how consistently it gets the seed in the ground. Kinda like a golfer spending several hundred dollars every couple years on a new driver to get another half yard of drive or fewer slices and hooks.. and it isn't just JD, the farmers with other brands do the same thing.
Everyone has different things they want done their way. In this case, it's cheaper to do your own modifications than buy them if they even offer it.
Cause it's junk deere they are the greediest corporation in the farming industry more than 80% of the new crap that rolls out off that line breaks within mere hours of its first use and then your calling deere for parts over and over again
I’m curious as to what kind of equipment you run
Andy could have had the stuff dealer installed for 200/hour
Shop looking clean. Florida Joe brothers
Maybe a strip of rubber under tank where it sits on chassis would help Andy.
Do you think that will help…. That’s a great idea
Andy I gained 30# after you Quit Drinking Labats Blue but Glad you Started Robbing Nate’s Smokes!
That planter with full tanks will probably crack that frame
With your construction skills can’t you just make a new one ❤❤❤stay safe my friend
I HATE THIS CHANNEL. READ FULLY.
I am a man of several years truck driving. About time Russian 747 sat fro years. By DG.
Before that some machining and welding. And a few balloons with gas. Lol have fun with that I will refrain.
No to be serious. This is the best. There are so so so many things to take away.
Family pride and story with quality. Think they got this covered.
Note how he works with all ages young and old.
Note also how he cares and repairs the products he uses. I for one wish he show the piston hydraulic pumps. Impressed a college kid. Learned a lot. We seen the big v8 in storage. He said one time barring it over bent a lot of money.
Thank you Andy.
Thanks to the parts of family that we see. Thank you to all.
Maybe a vane pump.
Jumbo jumbo word salad!
Make a tank out of fibreglass that won’t rust 😊👍🏻🇬🇧
Or plastic
I had the same thing happen on the saddle tank on my tractor. Holes rusted in it under the straps.
Hi Andy, just wondering what make of metal cutting blades, do you use in your small circular saw for cutting patches for the fuel tank... Thanks for taking the time and sharing...
That is also a slow speed saw too.. Specially designed for metal cutting..
Thanks Andy..
I noticed you did not Soap the bottom of the Patch closest to the the Fork lift ??
Mike M.
Starting a TH-cam channel to get all the free advice on how to do everything was a good idea. Wish I had thought of that.. that is why you started it right because you wanted everyone's idears?
Yes absolutely
I ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO ANDY😊
Andy do you ever do anything outside of the farm snowmobile in Hunting Fishing traveling vacations
Hello Andy just wondered what you do to keep the tank from igniting? No fuel in it but still fumes? Thanks enjoyed your video have a great day.
thanks can not wait to see planter work
Slap some of that 3M product on it lol. Great video. Question, do you start with earliest day hybrids and end with later or start with later day hybrids and end with shorter? Thanks for all you do?
Andy, next winter when you are bored and nothing to do you could build your own fuel tank. Lol
You had any warm days yet Andrew our winter starts next week
What’s the little steel saw? Looks handy as a shirt pocket
Square tanks are easy to build yourself. Ya don't need radiused corners. Round ones require someone to roll a sheet but not impossible.
Are you putting new rubber on the 8320r???
No can’t afford it
Why didn't it blow up on you? Mine did. Used a 30 gallon oil barrel then.
Mucho good.
Fuel tank wil survive us all, keep patching. 😉
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Andy do you know anybody that makes gas or diesel tanks for a living
Would it work to coat the outside of the tank with bedliner paint to slow rusting
Just figure 10.8 lbs per gallon.
It's a good average.
One patch at a time and pretty soon it's good till Andrew turns 30
1/2 psi is plenty
It to you all day long to fix a tank that you should have bought a new one
Andy you say use to answer $500 to
$600 bucks that is pocket change to someone like I'd like to spend money it's only money Andy in the bank has lots of it for you to borrow being so you're on a spending spree
Makes😂 more since Just buy a new one you waste money on everything thangs else you work on
I think you would be the last person I would take financial business decisions from…. For one you don’t have any idea how much a new one costs and 2 …. Your grammar shows your intelligence
@@FarmingFixingFabricating look at who is talking because you can get a new tank for 300 you waste more on your green junk then that because I just bought a new gas tank because every time you weld on a old tank it just keeps cracking more and more
@@johnberg4618 Is it easier to construct a new fuel tank or a complete sentence?
@@FirstLast-wd2rl and it's easier to buy a new tank to not weld on one that will keep cracking and you know that
Good luck buying any fuel tank for 300 dollars. You could maybe scab a used round tank on there for 300 for the tank only to have it leak next year
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