Leaking Gas Tank / Fuel Line

dceonline · Jun 14, 2005

...on an older Bolens lawn tractor - it looks like it's leaking right where the fuel line connects to the bottom of the tank.

So, how do I repair this? It seems a little loose, but I don't know enough about how the connector is attached to the tank to know if it's something I can tighten or replace or ?? Is this typically the same kind of connection for most tractors or are the connections unique to specific tractors?

Any help greatly appreciated...

BlueRidge · Jun 14, 2005

Don't know that unit, so my advice is strictly generic. If it's a crack, rather than a leaking joint, JB Weld will fix you up.

slowrev · Jun 15, 2005

As blueridge said, If it is a molded onto the tank nipple, glue of some sort will be required. JB weld will probably work, get it good and dry and rough it up a bit and let it set for about 24 hours before putting strain or gas on it.

Ben

dceonline · Jun 17, 2005

Ok, I pulled off the gas tank. There is a little stem (that the gas line attaches to) which goes into a rubber bushing, which plugs up into the plastic tank.

I don't see any problems with the body of the tank - it appears to be leaking from the hole/bushing - the bushing looks to be in good shape and plugs in firmly - doesn't seem cracked or dried out...? It seems that the hole it plugs into might not be perfectly round - maybe that is the cause?

If a replacement bushing doesn't work & it turns out to be the hole itself, any way I can augment that hole somehow? Would the stuff you're talking about work with a plastic tank & in this application?

Thanks

BlueRidge · Jun 19, 2005

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Yep. Once it cures, you can sand it or drill it or whatever you need to do, and gasoline doesn't bother it.

dceonline · Jun 22, 2005

DONE. And it appears to have worked. Sadly, I have suddenly noticed another problem which I will post separately. But thanks for the help offered here I really appreciate it!!