woodyman
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JB weld and gas
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MontanaMan
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JB Weld holds up well to gasoline.
See http://www.jbweld.net/products/uses.php#jbweld
There is another product called "Gas tank Repair" something. You can get it at most auto parts stores. It's an epoxy that comes as a two-part putty. You mix the two parts together like play-dough, and it will seal up a hole in a gas tank. I've used that before and it works very well ... the repair lasted years.
What sort of vent are you putting in? How will you prevent leaks from the vent tube?
See http://www.jbweld.net/products/uses.php#jbweld
There is another product called "Gas tank Repair" something. You can get it at most auto parts stores. It's an epoxy that comes as a two-part putty. You mix the two parts together like play-dough, and it will seal up a hole in a gas tank. I've used that before and it works very well ... the repair lasted years.
What sort of vent are you putting in? How will you prevent leaks from the vent tube?
A good many gas tanks have been fixed and posted on here so I guess JB Weld is impervious to gasoline.
Pioneerguy600
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I used jb to fix a gasket problems in my stihl 031av and a poulan super 25da, worked great no leaks. I also used the gas tank sealer to try to save the tank on my 365 husky, didn't work, the seam was split and the sealer didn't take, my stuff wasn't 2 part just squeeze tube.
WildnCrazyGuy
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I vote Black. Course I'm still grieving over the 3 car.
Orange............
Top looks good to me.
Top looks good to me.
woodyman
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I am putting in a vent tube off a Husqvarna 268.It is a two peice vent that screws in so I will have to drill and tap for it.It is cracked where the two halfs come together and that is where the JB weld will go.
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Motodeficient
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I like the white, just because you don't see it much. I just got a 50 rancher for free and put a new piston in it, it has the white cover which I think is neat
mtngun
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JB weld does not bond well to plastics. If you roughen the surface, you may be able to create a decent mechanical bond, but I suggest using an epoxy that is specifically designed for plastics.
JB is a good product and I often use it, but not on plastics.
JB is a good product and I often use it, but not on plastics.
woodyman
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Yeah, both tanks I used it on were magnesium, no plastic.
woodyman
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It says it works on PVC pipe,is that the same as plastic?I think I will give it a try tomorrow night and see what happens.
MontanaMan
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That's a good point ... I've only used it on metal and wood. When you try it out, make sure you scuff the plastic with sandpaper. That will greatly increase your chances for success.
Orange looks best, white looks 2nd best.
Black makes it look too much like halloween candy.
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woodyman
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Orange makes it look like a real pro model like the 444.
Zombiechopper
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White looks great.
mtngun
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I've had very good luck using 3M 2216 for plastic repairs. However, it is expensive ($32 for 2 oz) and usually must be ordered online I don't know if it is resistant to gasoline, either.
JB works very well on metal, but it does not form a good chemical bond with most plastics, in my experience.
There are a gazillion flavors of designer epoxies out there. Hard to keep up with them all.
Some of the designer superglues work OK on plastic, too, but I don't know if they resist gasoline.
JB works very well on metal, but it does not form a good chemical bond with most plastics, in my experience.
There are a gazillion flavors of designer epoxies out there. Hard to keep up with them all.
Some of the designer superglues work OK on plastic, too, but I don't know if they resist gasoline.
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Saw Dr.
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You are WAAAAYYYY overthinking this one. Just get a piece of tygon fuel line, and two Stihl grub srews. Drill the hole in the top of your tank several thousandths smaller than the line, and force it in there. wind the grub screws in, and your done. Total cost, less than $3. It will probably last 20 years that way.
Soby1
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I had a leak form between the petcock and poly tank on my 4-wheeler.Couldn't remove the petcock to repair (screw bosses turning in the tank).Tried all the expensive epoxy's with no luck nothing would bond to the poly tank.Walking through the hardware store one day found this stuff called SEAL-ALL it's a contact adhesive $1.29 a tube.Worked mint has been on for over a year no leaks.I have since repaired a few plastic mower tanks and had good luck.
