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| | | | Joined: May 2008 Posts: 34 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2008 Posts: 34 | I put a new fuel tank in my 53 about a year and a half ago. I have developed a leak around the brass tube coming out of the bottom. (where the tube runs through the tank) Any suggestions on how to fix,(jb weld)?? or has anyone else had a problem with a newer tank like this one? http://community.webshots.com/user/53jimmy
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | look for a product called"Seal-All" it comes in a tube,like model cement.I've had success with it | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 | On my original tank in the COE, the fittings were soldered. I broke one loose and ended up bringing it to a friend of mine who cleaned it right up and resoldered it perfectly. Hasnt leaked since.
Ive had JB weld soften and leak when exposed to gasoline for a marked amount of time. That doesnt mean it wont work, just that it may be a short term fix. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 | Don't mess around with gas tank leaks!
Get the thing repaired properly. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 581 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 581 | I used jb weld on my tractor to stop a leak at the shut off valve. No leaks in 2 years. I did buy a new valve but it was chinese junk, leaked worse, and wasn't machined. Eventually I'll do it right, but I just watch it for now. | | | | | Joined: May 2008 Posts: 34 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2008 Posts: 34 | Thanks for all the tips. I figures I might as well have it done right the first time. I dropped it off yesterday to have it soddered up. Thanks again for all the tips http://www.webshots.com/user/53jimmy
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