[AT] Chevroplet 8500 Air brake issue

[Bo Hinch]

I have all the differant disconnect tools but this one is my faveroit of
all .
https://www.amazon.com/Tools-3290-Sprng-Coupling-Tool/dp/B0002SRD0A

On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 2:51 PM Steve W. <swilliams268 at frontier.com> wrote:

> The main thing with those fittings is that the teeth like lo dig in from
> the vibration so trying to release them becomes a chore. There used to be a
> tool out there similar to what others have posted but it was very thin wall
> steel that would slip over the tube and allow you to push the teeth out as
> you pushed the retainer in. The thicker ones generally don’t fit very well.
>
>  You might want to check with GM they used to have a 3 day access to the
> truck service information for about 30 bucks.
> https://www.acdelcotds.com/subscriptions#
> I have worked on a few bears and kicks over the years but never behind the
> dash, most of the time it was for wiring problems. Sorry.
>
>
>
> *From: *Cecil Bearden <crbearden at copper.net>
> *Sent: *Tuesday, January 18, 2022 7:35 PM
> *To: *at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> *Subject: *Re: [AT] Chevroplet 8500 Air brake issue
>
>
>
> I have an air leak under the dash in my C8500 1998 Chevrolet tractor
> mover.  I have the instrument cluster out and can barely reach to the
> fittings in the firewall.  Ther eis one line that goes from the parking
> valve to over the top of the steering column to who knows where.  My leak
> is somewhere beyond the air valve.  It really hisses.  I have replaced
> nearly all the fittings last spring on this thing.  I have an alcohol tank
> ordered.  Those quick connect fittings are a pain in the butt...  Does
> anyone have any experience with these..  Maybe Steve W..???  The factory
> service manual is $300+, and I have tried to download 2 times today and it
> failed.  I will wait until tonight after midnight to download...
> Cecil
>
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