removing gas system from tb42

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Originally Posted by threedogs

Just turn it off like a tap.
I would think its not worth running gas at the prices they are now 65c a ltr plus
mine you gas was only 12c a ltr in 92 when I brought my dual fuel 4x4.
I cant justify putting in gas at todays prices, plus all the other problems you get from running it.
The newer sequential systems are a lot more efficient, but your are better off IMO running on fuel only.

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luckily, ive already come to that conclusion

completely off topic Lucas...... and yes I know its very unusual for me but what oil filter are you running in yours?

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Originally Posted by taslucas

lol yeah its not all that specific. I reckon O means off because it was on "F" and i havent touched it since it was running on gas. Next question: I have the gas in the line isolated between the solenoid in the engine bay and the valve at the tank. Do i just crack the nut and let the remaining gas in the line dissipate?

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I'm no expert on gas by any means but I would assume you'd look to bleed the remainder out from somewhere and that sounds as good as any....don't know what sort of pressure it's going to be under though.

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Originally Posted by Clunk

completely off topic Lucas...... and yes I know its very unusual for me but what oil filter are you running in yours?

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its a REPCO ROF-17 and it says "Can also use Z170".

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Originally Posted by Drewboyaus

I'm no expert on gas by any means but I would assume you'd look to bleed the remainder out from somewhere and that sounds as good as any....don't know what sort of pressure it's going to be under though.

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yeah thats what im guessing. Its isolated in the pipe and it has to come out so im just going to crack the tank end. I would think the pressure would be different depending on how much gas is in the tank as it doesnt seem to have a regulator at the tank end.

As i said earlier, watch for the sky to brighten from the south haha

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Originally Posted by taslucas

As i said earlier, watch for the sky to brighten from the south haha

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Quick hint : if looking for any gas leaks just use a match, if the match goes out you had a leak:)

Also a good way to empty the tank id imagine!

How the hell do ya get the gas filler pipe free from the vehicle? Mine is next to the petrol filler under the flap. It's a factory looking plate with twin fillers.

You might have to remove the petrol hose to give your self room at the rear of the filler. My gas filler has a flexible hose at the rear with a brass joiner to the filler bit. - 1/2 inch spanners (or around 19mm) where needed to undo.

The may be a little bit of gas in the line - but as the tank has a one way valve, you can crack it and let the little out.

Unless you have a wild open area way from all flame - I would not bother venting the tank.

Prepare for a struggle when removing the bolts that hold the gas tank in too. The front 3 are easy, the back 3 are a pain. I managed to get 2 out with a swivel socket but one was seized in and just threaded. After awkwardly trying to grind it out for days I eventually attached a snatch strap to the gas tank and got another GQ to pull it out from mine. Worked a treat.