BoiseSaw
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does anybody know whats good to use to re-seal a husqvarna fuel tank? Or is this one of those parts u aren't supposed to be fixing?
husky 61 fuel tank re-sealing?
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Lawn Masters
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Personally, I think thats one of those things you're supposed to not split in two, but thats just me. its probably quite sealable, you just gotta get the right stuff to do it with.
16gauge
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It was manufactured in two parts. Why not put it back together?
Someone here has a shop manual with the reassembly instructions. Can't be that big of a deal. I just put a new piston and ring set in a Husky 55 with minimal tools and effort. Or is this a rhetorical question?
Someone here has a shop manual with the reassembly instructions. Can't be that big of a deal. I just put a new piston and ring set in a Husky 55 with minimal tools and effort. Or is this a rhetorical question?
BoiseSaw
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thats kinda what i was thinkin too, but im kinda a cheepskate LOL.... im just wonderin what the "right stuff" is? 
tree monkey
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but why did you split it in the first place?
BoiseSaw
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because it leaked out the bottom seam of the tank
Since they come from the factory as one piece bonded together, I don't think they are intended to be disassembled. I'm not really sure what you can use to try and reassemble it. You will need something fuel resistant that will hold the halves together, and seal them. You could have sealed it with Kreem or POR-15 or something similar if you hadn't disassembled the tank. It may not even be a very feasible option to reassemble it. You may want to start looking for a good used tank, in case this one cannot be fixed.
Justsaws
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Could it be glued with a plastics glue and sealed with Kreem or POR-15?TimberPig said:
Justsaws said:
Maybe, I just don't know if it will hold together. I've never tried to split a tank and put it back together before. I wonder if plastic welding would work? For the amount of effort, I think looking for a tank is probably easiest.
Lakeside53
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Guys... they are thermally bonded under tightly controlled conditions... with perfect edges... and perfect temperature control. It's almost impossible to repair it when like that. Plastic welding, the hot air or hot tip variety would be very very difficult... I done quite a bit, and I wouldn't bother.
Better look for a used tank from a 266,268 or 272,they will fit on your 61.
BoiseSaw
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thanx for your input guys.... i guess i screwed that up.... ill look for a new one soon 
does any one have a cheep one?
does any one have a cheep one?
cuttinscott
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Well I guess if I was to repair this tank I'd be using a product like Locweld or JB weld 2 part epxoy. I have used this many times to repair a cracked tank or to coat a seam leak. So clean the surface completely mix some epoxy and reassemble and cure it should work.
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Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
cuttinscott said:
While JB etc works for smaller jobs, it's too brittle for a full tank seam. You'll end up with it cracking. The tank material is PA66 (type of nylon) and epoxy really doesn't bond well to it. It is a gas tank.... For the price of used tank, I wouldn't mess with it.
bugfart
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How the hell did you get it apart?
andrethegiant70
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Don't feel bad!
Hey, look at it this way, now you have wisdom! You know your way around those little buggers!
Hey, look at it this way, now you have wisdom! You know your way around those little buggers!
BoiseSaw
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i got it apart with a flat tip screwdriver and about 45 minutes of time but i am just gonna look for another tank... so basically i wasted my time. but i am now wiser....
but i am just gonna look for another tank... so basically i wasted my time. but i am now wiser....no longer collecting
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tank repair
done that.....been there.....just go and buy "permatex #1" sealer from an automotive shop........semi flexible,oil,gaz,heat resistant......and Bingo!
done that.....been there.....just go and buy "permatex #1" sealer from an automotive shop........semi flexible,oil,gaz,heat resistant......and Bingo!
16gauge
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Finally, a positive solution.
Boise, I,d give it a try. Some of the folks on this site just know TOO MUCH!caporal30 said:done that.....been there.....just go and buy "permatex #1" sealer from an automotive shop........semi flexible,oil,gaz,heat resistant......and Bingo!
