Briggs 5HP gas tank is leaking not from the cap, but around the seam at the base of the fill neck. REALLY don't want to weld it, any sealants out there that are gasoline proof? I tried high temp RTV, but it never set right. This tank has the throttle linkage bracket welded to the bottom, if it didn't, I'd just replace the tank...Ideas?......
Gas Tank ?
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Kaptain Krunch
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why dont you want to weld the tank? take it off, empty it, swish with soapy water a few times, then fill with water and weld while its full.
Kaptain Krunch
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Well, i got some gas resistant sealant a while back for a gas tank, however it didnt stick to the plastic. No clue if it would stick to metal. I got it from true value, so check your local hardware store jb weld might work too.
bajagokart
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you could do what newrider3 did lol get a portable air tank cut a hole in it and weld on a neck and put a gas cap on and your set!
Kenny_McCormic
Kartless....
Plain old black silicone.
Kaptain Krunch
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what the hell are you talking about? hes asking how to fix a tank on a briggs...
Russ2251
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Solder works fine...if done correctly, and painted, no one will be the wiser and will be just as good as new!!!
EagleTalons
Master JB Welder
Is it an old briggs tank or a newer briggs tank?
I assume the paint needs sanded where I solder it? Lead free solder?
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