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Ridin' Green · #21 09-07-2012, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by diamondlandscaping

Edger works great, just has a tiny crack in the tank. If I fill up halfway, no leaking. If I can save 30 bucks, I will.
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IIRC, when I was at the local auto parts store last week I saw some JB weld made specifically for plastic gas tanks. If the crack is small that may do the trick for only a couple bucks.

herler · #22 09-07-2012, 01:02 AM

It may sound high but on a backpack blower they're about that much...

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Originally Posted by Ridin' Green

IIRC, when I was at the local auto parts store last week I saw some JB weld made specifically for plastic gas tanks. If the crack is small that may do the trick for only a couple bucks.

No, that stuff holds up for about a month, then it will start leaking again.

On another note try $15 for a plastic vent control knob on the truck's dashboard, just the knob, dealer cost.

123hotdog · #23 09-07-2012, 06:05 AM

Two things. First of all, the tank for my old edger with a 3.5 briggs on it was $66. Second JB weld for gas tanks does work. I did my Dad's Isuzu diesel truck 10 years ago and its still on there. That stuff gets super hot when you put the two mixes together. Don't get it on you.

Kkane97 · #24 09-07-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 123hotdog

Two things. First of all, the tank for my old edger with a 3.5 briggs on it was $66. Second JB weld for gas tanks does work. I did my Dad's Isuzu diesel truck 10 years ago and its still on there. That stuff gets super hot when you put the two mixes together. Don't get it on you.

My walkbehind edger that I fixed up had a seriously rusted tank, after fixing that up and getting it all out, there was a hole a bit of JB weld on the inside and outside and bang starts first pull everytime.

JB weld even states its gas proof!

TNGrassCutter · #25 09-07-2012, 08:32 AM

I've got you all beat, the plastic valve cover on my 23 hp kohler cracked and was leaking oil, jb welded that and its been holding fine for about 4 months.
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Kkane97 · #26 09-07-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TNGrassCutter

I've got you all beat, the plastic valve cover on my 23 hp kohler cracked and was leaking oil, jb welded that and its been holding fine for about 4 months.
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Pics? They say its good for 2300 psi when applied correctly.

The JB quik weld is the best dry in 5 mins hard in 3 hours!

orangemower · #27 09-07-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 123hotdog

Two things. First of all, the tank for my old edger with a 3.5 briggs on it was $66. Second JB weld for gas tanks does work. I did my Dad's Isuzu diesel truck 10 years ago and its still on there. That stuff gets super hot when you put the two mixes together. Don't get it on you.

We all know it works. The one that said it doesn't is simply wrong.

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Originally Posted by Kkane97

My walkbehind edger that I fixed up had a seriously rusted tank, after fixing that up and getting it all out, there was a hole a bit of JB weld on the inside and outside and bang starts first pull everytime.

JB weld even states its gas proof!

I don't think you know the guy behind the mask that said it doesn't hold after a month.

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Originally Posted by TNGrassCutter

I've got you all beat, the plastic valve cover on my 23 hp kohler cracked and was leaking oil, jb welded that and its been holding fine for about 4 months.
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You might know who it is.

TNGrassCutter · #28 09-07-2012, 10:32 AM

Old TS blabbering on...
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Ridin' Green · #29 09-07-2012, 12:52 PM

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You might know who it is.

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Originally Posted by TNGrassCutter

Old TS blabbering on...
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That's why I didn't respond when he told me it wouldn't hold.

I know what it'll do.

Kkane97 · #30 09-07-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kkane97

My walkbehind edger that I fixed up had a seriously rusted tank, after fixing that up and getting it all out, there was a hole a bit of JB weld on the inside and outside and bang starts first pull everytime.

JB weld even states its gas proof!

I don't think you know the guy behind the mask that said it doesn't hold after a month.

Got it for free in June new rings head gasket and cleaned up carb and its good as new... lol. I use it once weekly on my 3 commercial accounts for the sidewalks. Nice hard and no leaks