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Craftsman Gas Tank

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Vinny80

Good morning, I found the crack in the gas tank (DYT 4000). The seat bracket caused the crack(S) haha. I’ve searched, and only eBay has them at roughly $400 CAD, yikes! I tried melting the plastic over the cracks but they are in an awkward area and wasn’t possible. Any experience with an add on tank where original would go. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.


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bertsmobile1

Take the tank out.
They are an easy repair with a lot air gun & milk bottles.
Moth must be VERY CLEAN.
Or seek out a plastic welder , lots of them out there who fix broken plastic car parts & motorcycle fairings


#3

7394

7394

Many years ago when I had a craftsman rider, plastic gas tank cracked. Right at the mid point where the 2 halves were joined.
I took it out, emptied of course. scuffed the heck outta that whole area. And used some JB Weld® Original formula.

I had nothing to lose, as I had a replacement coming. But I never had to use the new tank. that JB Weld did the trick on mine anyhow.
Years later I sold the new tank.. And later sold the rider, I see it still running.


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Scrubcadet10

Scrubcadet10

7394 said:
Many years ago when I had a craftsman rider, gas tank cracked. Right at the mid point where the 2 halves were joined.
I took it out, emptied of course. scuffed the heck outta that whole area. And used some JB Weld Original formula.

I had nothing to lose, as I had a replacement coming. But I never had to use the new tank. that JB Weld did the trick on mine anyhow.
Years later I sold the new tank..
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i can attest to JB weld on a fuel tank. works great. I can melt them back together and use milk carton plastic, but for my equipment, i use jb weld.
I wonder how the JB weld Steel Stik would work?


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ILENGINE

For the white plastic tanks I have use a hot glue gun. Gas doesn't soften the glue.


#6

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JohnFrancis

JB Weld also makes a two-part epoxy for plastic, including thermoplastics. It worked great on my Ferris hydraulic oil tank. Sets up in 15 minutes and cures in about 30 minutes. Strong as hell, too.


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mrstan

Vinny80 said:
Good morning, I found the crack in the gas tank (DYT 4000). The seat bracket caused the crack(S) haha. I’ve searched, and only eBay has them at roughly $400 CAD, yikes! I tried melting the plastic over the cracks but they are in an awkward area and wasn’t possible. Any experience with an add on tank where original would go. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.
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I made an Instructable for a John Deere gas tank that you might benefit from on how to repair with pictures and info on process.. Check it out!

www.instructables.com

Plastic Repairs (Gas Tank Example)

Plastic Repairs (Gas Tank Example): My lawnmower had an issue where my gas tank was rubbed enough to produce a hole on the side. Faced with the aspect of replacing it for $200+, I decided to repair it instead for a few pennies. I do repairs on plastic items for medial devices and oth…
www.instructables.com www.instructables.com


#8

Fish

Fish

What is the part number of the new tank?


#9

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Bellcrank

Vinny80 said:
Good morning, I found the crack in the gas tank (DYT 4000). The seat bracket caused the crack(S) haha. I’ve searched, and only eBay has them at roughly $400 CAD, yikes! I tried melting the plastic over the cracks but they are in an awkward area and wasn’t possible. Any experience with an add on tank where original would go. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.
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  • VERSATILE AND DEPENDABLE: J-B Weld MarineWeld is steel reinforced, has a tensile strength of 5020 PSI and can withstand temperatures up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit (287 degrees Celsius). When fully cured, MarineWeld is waterproof and resistant to petroleum, chemical and acid. It retains strength above & below water.


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the.doc

mrstan said:
I made an Instructable for a John Deere gas tank that you might benefit from on how to repair with pictures and info on process.. Check it out!

www.instructables.com

Plastic Repairs (Gas Tank Example)

Plastic Repairs (Gas Tank Example): My lawnmower had an issue where my gas tank was rubbed enough to produce a hole on the side. Faced with the aspect of replacing it for $200+, I decided to repair it instead for a few pennies. I do repairs on plastic items for medial devices and oth…
www.instructables.com www.instructables.com
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One thing I wondered about in reading that was how to hold the patch piece while heating it. Can you elaborate on that?
thanks


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bertsmobile1

the.doc said:
One thing I wondered about in reading that was how to hold the patch piece while heating it. Can you elaborate on that?
thanks
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Tweezers
I do similar with the local 3 litre milk bottles which are HDPE the same plastic that tanks are made from .
First I used to smooth it out to remove air bubbles with a highly polished stainless steel spoon but eventually bought a silicone rubber roller .

One of the best write up I have seen about welding plastics for a long time .

The other trick, is the plastics must be the same .
You check this by looking for the recycle code moulded into the part to be repaired and the part to be used for patching.
They must be the same.

Goos, glues & fillers usually don't work because the ones that don't leak are not flexiable enough and the ones that flex enough leak.


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Vinny80

Vinny80 said:
Good morning, I found the crack in the gas tank (DYT 4000). The seat bracket caused the crack(S) haha. I’ve searched, and only eBay has them at roughly $400 CAD, yikes! I tried melting the plastic over the cracks but they are in an awkward area and wasn’t possible. Any experience with an add on tank where original would go. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Thanks everyone, some great alternatives to purchasing. I went ahead and ordered a plastic welding kit with soldering iron and welding rods. See how it goes, I’ll keep yas posted.


#13

7394

7394

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