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Leaf Blower - Herb - 08-08-2018
The bottom of my gas tank has small cracks in it and over a weeks time any gas left in the tank will leak out. My blower is so old that the tank is no longer in stock. The one that was sent me is much smaller and does not fit the base. Is there something I can put on the bottom to seal the small cracks that gas will not affect. For now, I empty out the tank when I am finished using the blower.
Thank you for your assistance
RE: Leaf Blower - JosephP - 08-08-2018
This will make that work like new.
Otherwise, there are gasket making compounds at auto parts stores, but I've had trouble getting something both fuel resistant and effective at adhering to a plastic gas tank.
RE: Leaf Blower - Admiral - 08-08-2018
(08-08-2018, 10:36 AM)Herb Wrote: The bottom of my gas tank has small cracks in it and over a weeks time any gas left in the tank will leak out. My blower is so old that the tank is no longer in stock. The one that was sent me is much smaller and does not fit the base. Is there something I can put on the bottom to seal the small cracks that gas will not affect. For now, I empty out the tank when I am finished using the blower.
Thank you for your assistance
I'm almost certain they make 2 part epoxy that is specifically gas proof; clean the outside of the tank with MS and slather on some. Whatddya got to lose?
RE: Leaf Blower - Roly - 08-08-2018
JB Weld and a piece of fiberglass cloth. I would clean with something non oily such as brake clean first along with a little sanding to roughen up the surface. Roly
RE: Leaf Blower - Wild Turkey - 08-08-2018
Web search came up with this.
Is the cracked area where you can apply stuff to it?
There were several other sealers that turned up but most said they were only for steel tanks.
RE: Leaf Blower - Herb - 08-09-2018
(08-08-2018, 10:04 PM)Wild Turkey Wrote: Web search came up with this.
Is the cracked area where you can apply stuff to it?
There were several other sealers that turned up but most said they were only for steel tanks.
They are fine cracks that I attribute to age. Sort of like hairline cracks.
RE: Leaf Blower - cndamm - 08-09-2018
Get a tube of Seal-all. It will work on a leaking gas tank. I've used for over 50 years ever since I found a tube in my late grandpa's workshop.
RE: Leaf Blower - Herb - 08-09-2018
(08-09-2018, 07:27 AM)cndamm Wrote: Get a tube of Seal-all. It will work on a leaking gas tank. I've used for over 50 years ever since I found a tube in my late grandpa's workshop.
Thank you and to the other suggestions.
RE: Leaf Blower - Stwood_ - 08-09-2018
Here. VersaChem from Orielly's. It's held for 2 months now.
Pricey at 16.00
https://www.forums.woodnet.net/showthread.php?tid=7340270&highlight=gas+tank+repair
You gotta be quick, and be ready, as it sets up *fast*
RE: Leaf Blower - WoodTinker - 08-09-2018
(08-08-2018, 11:22 AM)Admiral Wrote: I'm almost certain they make 2 part epoxy that is specifically gas proof; clean the outside of the tank with MS and slather on some. Whatddya got to lose?
Might drill a couple holes and use the epoxy on the inside and outside to lock it in place, so it doesn't just pop off slick plastic.