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mattie
I have tried J.B. stik and it leaks after about 36 hours. The crack is all the way through and is about 4 inches long. It sits at the very bottom of the tank so it has to withhold all of the pressure. Sears wants $51 for a new tank, just can't see spending that on a piece of plastic.
Answer
Mattie,,,as far as I know there is No reliable way to repair those fuel tanks.
Few adhesives will withstand gasoline,,,
Among those, even fewer will bond to plastic.
And then even furthermore,,,the new alcohol content in gasolines have made situation even worse.
JB woulda worked on a metal tank,,or even fiberglass,,,,but not plastic.
Now,,,MAYBE the "Good News"
Murray and Sears had a Recall on the riding mower tanks
You MIGHT "qualify" for a Free Replacement
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05029.pdf
""""6. The subject rear-engine riding lawnmowersâ fuel tanks can crack and leak
fuel and the leaking fuel can ignite, posing a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
7. From 1999 through 2001, Sears received approximately 1,600 reports of
fuel leakage and fuel tank cracking associated with the subject rear-engine
riding lawnmowers. Sears replaced the fuel tanks on the lawnmowers.
8. On four occasions between July 1999 and September 2001, Sears
forwarded to Murray reports of consumers alleging fuel tank leaks on the subject
rear-engine riding lawnmowers. During this period, Sears and Murray
communicated about the fuel tanks leaking.""""""""
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http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/consumer-protection/recalls/murray-lawn-tractors-with-remotemounted-fuel-tank-recall/index.htm
April 2006
Murray lawn tractors with remote-mounted fuel tank
Problem:
Fuel tank could crack, leak, and pose fire hazard.
Products:
93,500 40- and 42-inch lawn tractors with 1.4-gallon remote fuel tank sold 1/97 to 10/02 at lawn-equipment retailers, including Home Depot, Central Tractor, and the U.S. Army Air Force Exchange Services. Tractors came in red and black or all black, and bear the following model numbers (located on nameplate under seat): 40507X8, 40536X4, 405618X81, 42504X71, 42504X99, 42510, 42512X99, 42542X6, 42543X6, 425610X99, 425612X99, and 42575X81. There have been two reports of fire, but no injuries.
What to do:
Stop using tractor and call any Murray service center to arrange for free fuel-tank replacement. For information, call 800-316-1073 or go to www.murray.com.
..........................................................................................
Good Luck
( I would say,,,"I'll keep my fingers crossed that You DO have one of the Dangerous,Leaking,Fire-Starting Gas Tanks..."
But I dunno if that would sound right :)
Seriously,,BE CAREFUL
Mattie,,,as far as I know there is No reliable way to repair those fuel tanks.
Few adhesives will withstand gasoline,,,
Among those, even fewer will bond to plastic.
And then even furthermore,,,the new alcohol content in gasolines have made situation even worse.
JB woulda worked on a metal tank,,or even fiberglass,,,,but not plastic.
Now,,,MAYBE the "Good News"
Murray and Sears had a Recall on the riding mower tanks
You MIGHT "qualify" for a Free Replacement
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05029.pdf
""""6. The subject rear-engine riding lawnmowersâ fuel tanks can crack and leak
fuel and the leaking fuel can ignite, posing a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
7. From 1999 through 2001, Sears received approximately 1,600 reports of
fuel leakage and fuel tank cracking associated with the subject rear-engine
riding lawnmowers. Sears replaced the fuel tanks on the lawnmowers.
8. On four occasions between July 1999 and September 2001, Sears
forwarded to Murray reports of consumers alleging fuel tank leaks on the subject
rear-engine riding lawnmowers. During this period, Sears and Murray
communicated about the fuel tanks leaking.""""""""
...............................................................
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/consumer-protection/recalls/murray-lawn-tractors-with-remotemounted-fuel-tank-recall/index.htm
April 2006
Murray lawn tractors with remote-mounted fuel tank
Problem:
Fuel tank could crack, leak, and pose fire hazard.
Products:
93,500 40- and 42-inch lawn tractors with 1.4-gallon remote fuel tank sold 1/97 to 10/02 at lawn-equipment retailers, including Home Depot, Central Tractor, and the U.S. Army Air Force Exchange Services. Tractors came in red and black or all black, and bear the following model numbers (located on nameplate under seat): 40507X8, 40536X4, 405618X81, 42504X71, 42504X99, 42510, 42512X99, 42542X6, 42543X6, 425610X99, 425612X99, and 42575X81. There have been two reports of fire, but no injuries.
What to do:
Stop using tractor and call any Murray service center to arrange for free fuel-tank replacement. For information, call 800-316-1073 or go to www.murray.com.
..........................................................................................
Good Luck
( I would say,,,"I'll keep my fingers crossed that You DO have one of the Dangerous,Leaking,Fire-Starting Gas Tanks..."
But I dunno if that would sound right :)
Seriously,,BE CAREFUL
How do you remove oil leaks from your drive way?
Loreal M
How do I get those oil spill stains that leak from your car from the drive way?
Answer
STEP 1: Pour cola on the oily or dry stained areas, and leave the cola on overnight. Squirt a generous amount of dishwashing liquid into a bucket until you have a good lather. Rinse with the soapy water, then with a garden hose.
STEP 2: Sprinkle baking soda or an absorbent powder such as cornmeal or sawdust on the oily spots. If the stain is dry, wet it first to make a scouring paste. Scrub with a stiff brush or push broom.
STEP 3: Sprinkle automatic dishwasher detergent on the oily concrete. Leave it for several minutes, then pour boiling water on the stained area. Scrub with a stiff brush or push broom, then rinse.
STEP 4: Try a commercial concrete cleaner such as Garage and Driveway Cleaner by Red Devil Co. or a grease solvent such as Benzine. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
STEP 5: Sprinkle trisodium phosphate (TSP) on the oily concrete. If the stain is dry, wet it first. Let it stand for 30 minutes. Scrub using a stiff broom. TSP is a dangerous product; if you must use it, wear rubber or latex gloves, safety goggles and protective clothing. Also, never wash a TSP product down storm drains.
STEP 6: As a last resort, combat tough spills with muriatic acid and a pressure washer. Apply the acid following the manufacturer's directions, and let it soak for several seconds. Follow with a pressure washer set at 2,500 to 3,000 lbs. per square inch (psi), or 176 to 211 kg per square cm. Like TSP, muriatic acid is a dangerous product; likewise, if you must use it, wear rubber or latex gloves, safety goggles and protective clothing, and never wash such a product down storm drains. STEP 7: After trying any of the strategies above, sprinkle baking soda over the cleaned area to neutralize the solution you've used.
Overall Tips & Warnings
Place cardboard under an oil drop or lawn mower to catch stains before they happen.
Seal concrete to prevent staining. See How to Seal a Garage Floor.
Get that leaky car fixed!
Grease solvents are flammable, so make sure you have excellent ventilation and avoid spark and flame.
STEP 1: Pour cola on the oily or dry stained areas, and leave the cola on overnight. Squirt a generous amount of dishwashing liquid into a bucket until you have a good lather. Rinse with the soapy water, then with a garden hose.
STEP 2: Sprinkle baking soda or an absorbent powder such as cornmeal or sawdust on the oily spots. If the stain is dry, wet it first to make a scouring paste. Scrub with a stiff brush or push broom.
STEP 3: Sprinkle automatic dishwasher detergent on the oily concrete. Leave it for several minutes, then pour boiling water on the stained area. Scrub with a stiff brush or push broom, then rinse.
STEP 4: Try a commercial concrete cleaner such as Garage and Driveway Cleaner by Red Devil Co. or a grease solvent such as Benzine. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
STEP 5: Sprinkle trisodium phosphate (TSP) on the oily concrete. If the stain is dry, wet it first. Let it stand for 30 minutes. Scrub using a stiff broom. TSP is a dangerous product; if you must use it, wear rubber or latex gloves, safety goggles and protective clothing. Also, never wash a TSP product down storm drains.
STEP 6: As a last resort, combat tough spills with muriatic acid and a pressure washer. Apply the acid following the manufacturer's directions, and let it soak for several seconds. Follow with a pressure washer set at 2,500 to 3,000 lbs. per square inch (psi), or 176 to 211 kg per square cm. Like TSP, muriatic acid is a dangerous product; likewise, if you must use it, wear rubber or latex gloves, safety goggles and protective clothing, and never wash such a product down storm drains. STEP 7: After trying any of the strategies above, sprinkle baking soda over the cleaned area to neutralize the solution you've used.
Overall Tips & Warnings
Place cardboard under an oil drop or lawn mower to catch stains before they happen.
Seal concrete to prevent staining. See How to Seal a Garage Floor.
Get that leaky car fixed!
Grease solvents are flammable, so make sure you have excellent ventilation and avoid spark and flame.
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