How to fix a leak in a plastic gas tank

[@VintageEngineRepairs]

Nice fix Bill! I like plastic welding :)

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

Thanks. I know, not super original, but original videos stopped happening years ago. 🙄🤣

[@johnanthony2545]

Nice fix. You did good having a thick enough tank to rob plastic from. It’s hard to find plastic that is compatible then won’t bond. Just sits on top. I’ve done this to lawn mower hoods also impregnating fine wire into the crack for strength. Well done. This is not hard to do while saving money. I don’t think twice about it for my own stuff.

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

You are on the money. I have seen a few suggestions about using outside material, but people don't consider that plastic isn't just plastic, and different sources will react differently to temperature changes

[@Big_Johns]

Plastiwelding comes in very handy Bill especially on those obsolete parts. 👍 Hey I like that shirt, I think I know that lady. 🤣

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

The big question is, will she admit she knows you?

[@Big_Johns]

LoL, I would say probably not. 🤣

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

@Big_Johns Let people know, elections are next Tuesday so if you are in Mississippi, go vote for her. 👍

[@almclean4835]

I hope you know that lady 😊

[@almclean4835]

I’ve done a few bits of plastic welding. If your adding material make sure it’s the same as your welding. Nice tutorial. Powerful blower Bill. I saw the bushes in the background moving 😄

[@robertmailhos8159]

Doing the line is just like doing a v groove in metal welding. It gives you more area to put in more fill material

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

You get it. 👍

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@GuysPlayingWithTools you got that right bill 💸💵🤑

[@Shawnee.Hills.Small.Engine]

If a new tank was available, the shipping cost alone would be outrageous. Good fix Bill.

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

Sometimes you can Amazon them pretty cheap, not this time though, I couldn't find a match anyplace.

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Happy haircut Bill. Your right about those gas tank prices. Some are way overpriced, if you can even get one.✌🇺🇸

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

Thank my wife Roger, she is the one who seems to think I should be a hippy. I spent my entire career with my hair as short or shorter than it is today but she likes it long and she cuts(or doesn't) cut it LOL

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I try to look civilized but usually fail miserably. It's the head, but you're looking very respectable!@@GuysPlayingWithTools

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

@@lewiemcneely9143Thanks. I like it a lot better this way. I got it cut a while back but those videos are just coming out now. LOL I have a lot of videos saved up and some are long hair, some short, it should be funny to see if anyone notices.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I'll see what I can do. When I was outside running stuff with no cabs and no heat I'd let it grow and cut it off in the spring. I get Toots to just buzz it now, no guards on the clippers. I used to do it but the hands won't turn inside out any more and my head needs a lot of help.@@GuysPlayingWithTools

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

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[@DIYVariety]

Very nice bill enjoyed it

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

Thanks mate!

[@71dman350]

Are you going to be on the Saturday livestream anytime soon? Haven't seen you up there for a while .

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

I lost track of where it went when Conker stopped doing it. I do miss it. I have been pondering starting one myself. 🙂

[@LewisMowersandBoats]

Great looking t shirt 👕 Bill 😊 and awesome repair buddy

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

We all need to move to Mississippi just long enough to vote for her. 😁

[@mr1pearl]

I can remember doing this to model cars making roll bar gages so much fun 🤩

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

It is so easy it feels like cheating. 👍

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks for the tip, good work.

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

Thanks. It you are patient, it's pretty easy.

[@dnrsmallenginerepair]

awesome fix my friend

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

Thanks Dave. 👍

[@dnrsmallenginerepair]

@@GuysPlayingWithTools your welcome my friend

[@fixitorstripitGardenmachines]

Nice job and it saved money to. Superb

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

Thanks. This is a good fix when you can't find a tank

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I know Seal-all works from the inside but I never tried it on the outside of anything but I slept recently and not responsible for much of anything. We had a good frost last night that you could actually see so winter must be here. And you had an inch of space for fuel before fixing the crack which is plenty for an extended work period of 30 minutes and then break time for a rest and filling the inch up again. Don't freeze, Pal!

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

This trick checks all the boxes, faster, easier and cheaper. The only drawback is that you can still fill the tank all the way up and breaks don't come as often LOL 47 with a high of around 70 here is Dallas today, I love this time of year.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I was supposed to get a couple of 30 minute breaks every hour but nobody reads the fine print in job descriptions and this time IS sweet. We have the 4 different seasons and we favor fall-ish times too!@@GuysPlayingWithTools

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

@@lewiemcneely9143 I am gonna use that, a couple 30 minute breaks every hour 🤣

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I tried it a couple of times but the bosses always frowned on it BAD for some reason but I sure hope it works for you!@@GuysPlayingWithTools

[@martinburgess4814]

Great job.You can use cable ties.

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

I suppose you could, for tanks that are too thin to steal material from, that would work well

[@johnanthony2545]

Cable ties are often not compatible material. It just sits on top with little or poor bond. Sometimes you get lucky. There are many forms of plastic or plastic like materials. If ties don’t work trim a piece off a five gallon bucket lid for filler. Not the same as tanks or ties yet may be a better alternative that bonds. Experiment with what ever you have till you get a good bond then go make the repair. Bill did well have a thick tank to work with.

[@franciscomolina5362]

Good stuff!

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

If you follow the way I did it, it works every time. 🙂

[@franciscomolina5362]

@@GuysPlayingWithTools no doubt. I haven't had to do this yet but I'm sure I'll come across it one day. I got 2 of those poulans running good👍

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

@@franciscomolina5362 Cool. If you play with enough weed eaters and blowers, the day will come when this comes in really handy 🙂

[@bigsonslawncare]

Never tried this either and i have one that could use this surgery 😮👍🏾

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

I like to replace them but you can't, this works. 👍

[@johnanthony2545]

If it’s all ready broke you have nothing to lose and all to gain! Bill did a good job on technique so follow his lead. There are many other videos on this as well.

[@bigsonslawncare]

@@johnanthony2545 Totally agree 💯👍🏾

[@un-_-known688]

Jb weld works for me for around 4 or 5 year when it's a hole rather than a crack

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

Yes, a hole is a different animal, this works best for cracks

[@frankflex4465]

just keeps fing with it

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

Guilty. With a gas tank, I tend to overthink things. 🙄🤣