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Title: Removing the tank from the block Post by: Hydros on May 31, 2004, 01:12:43 PM DO NOT REMOVE THE TANK PLUG, DO NOT REMOVE THE BACKING PLATE AND BOLTS, UNTIL YOU REMOVE ALL THE AIR FIRST.
If you have a air pressure port (sharder valve) remove all air first. Just push down on the valve. Here a screw driver is being used to lightly press down on the valve. Title: Removing the tank from the block Post by: Hydros on May 31, 2004, 01:22:29 PM Here we have another tank. You can also try to do this with the tank sitting on it's end. Also, you might bend the flanges (lip or edges) of the tank, so try to separate the tank from the block at an area where any damage will not be seen, like at the underside of the tank.
The principle is about the same for removing the air pressure style tanks with the backing plates. There may or not be any flanges to get your screw driver under. Just be careful and take your time. Title: Removing the tank from the block Post by: Hydros on May 31, 2004, 01:23:55 PM Here you can see the tank has started to lift from the block.
Title: Removing the tank from the block Post by: Hydros on May 31, 2004, 01:30:07 PM Work your way around the lip or flange. This helps to remove the tank and helps to reduce any damage.
Title: Removing the tank from the block Post by: Guest on September 03, 2004, 12:16:09 PM Hey whats up? I think I have a better way to do it without using a screw driver to pry the tank off... let me get the pics ....
Title: Removing the tank from the block Post by: Misterouija on September 03, 2004, 12:26:38 PM I'm not saying your way is bad... I'm just suggesting a different method.
(http://www.eternalrollerz.com/TechArticles/Hydraulics/ChangingPumpHead-1.JPG) take to motor off... (http://www.eternalrollerz.com/TechArticles/Hydraulics/ChangingPumpHead3.JPG) stand pump on end (http://www.eternalrollerz.com/TechArticles/Hydraulics/ChangingPumpHead2.JPG) remove the pressure plate then grab the tank and lift block off.. it works every time.. Title: Removing the tank from the block Post by: Hydros on September 26, 2004, 01:45:28 PM Yes this is good. On the older types of Stone powerpacks, it was almost impossible to remove the tanks with your bare hands.
I guess I got used to using a tool. I'll try this out on the newer setups. Title: Removing the tank from the block Post by: juicdmonte on December 06, 2005, 06:30:23 PM doing it with your method (MisterOuija) how do you release the pressure from the tank to the block, or do you tag team it with someone and have them hold the tank while you work the block back and forth?
Title: Re: Removing the tank from the block Post by: dogbone on December 28, 2012, 08:14:13 AM On my units, that are industrial based, there is no way you can muscle the block off. I tried, cause like on every job, pryin with a screwdriver is not the best...but, it was either that or nothin :)
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