Manco Intruder w/Subaru Robin engine

[Bsix16868]

My kids ride this kart and I noticed a week ago that the gas tank was loose. As I checked it out, i noticed one of the bolts had sheered off and the other was missing the nut. The vibration must have caused this. I JB Welded a new bolt onto the gas tank and added lock washers and locktite. Now a week later the weld has broken and the other hold down bolt has sheered off. At $80 for a new tank I’d rather strap the tank down somehow. Anyone had this happen to them? If so, what was your resolve?

 

[landuse]

Welcome to the forum!

Your kart must have some crazy vibration. Maybe post a pic or two of where the bolts attach. Are you able to weld the bolts back on? Not with JB weld, but proper welding.

 

[mckutzy]

I think the gas tank isn't double walled in the bolt locations.... With all due respect landuse
...I will seriously NOT recommend welding a gas tank... Just too dangerous...
Solder with a good electric iron or copper might be able to getter done with good prep work...
No fire...
A pic on how the tank looks, might be able to use a gx200/clone ect. tank, or shoehorn one with some bracketry to make fit...

 

[gokartdaddy]

bungee cords or large metal or plastic zip ties ?

Temporary fix, but if secured tight would cut down on the vibration.

What about rubber washers ?

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

Your friend...

 

[landuse]

I think the gas tank isn't double walled in the bolt locations.... With all due respect landuse
...I will seriously NOT recommend welding a gas tank... Just too dangerous...
Solder with a good electric iron or copper might be able to getter done with good prep work...
No fire...
A pic on how the tank looks, might be able to use a gx200/clone ect. tank, or shoehorn one with some bracketry to make fit...

I wasn't even thinking

Thats why we have experts like you guys to stop me

 

[Bsix16868]

Thanks for the replies. It’s been crazy raining around here so I haven’t been able to do much. The rubber strap looks like a good idea. I tried earlier to get the tank off but the hose is so short there isn’t room to get at it.