Plastic Fuel Tank Repair

[@GospelBearer]

Your video was great to watch, you're a great personality for the screen, thanks for the info.

[@MowerMike]

Haha glad you appreciate my humor.

[@horatiofox]

Great video! RIP Bill 😢 🙏!

[@MowerMike]

Thank you sir, you are the first one to mention Bill and I appreciate that.

[@chriscadman5715]

Thanks for the product tip! A word of advice: Carb cleaner leaves a residue. Instead, use either MAF sensor cleaner or throttle body cleaner or brake clean.

[@MowerMike]

Excellent tip thanks!

[@MrRenoman2011]

God bless old Bill. Great video

[@MowerMike]

Thanks Ronald, Bill was a great man. Sucks not having him around

[@gildardorodriguez4356]

Nice. Reservoir tanks don't go cheap and is only a tiny crack what it has

[@MowerMike]

Right that tank is over $100

[@JFL829]

Nice call on the bat phone 🤣 great walkthrough Mower Mike, its good it gives you a few minutes working time. We have also subbed to your RU channel. Keep up the greatness 🤘🏽

[@MowerMike]

Haha was trying to do a whole skit about the Apollo mission’s call to Houston, was a stretch. Glad y’all jumped on the new channel. We will have a new RU podcast soon should be good

[@JFL829]

@@MowerMike of course we had to jump in on that, you guys rock RU. Keep us laughing and learning at the same time.

[@BrandonMaldonado-m9i]

I have 07 Dodge nitro discontinued. The fuel tank EAP nipple broke off. The only option is from a junkyard, but they punctal a hole to drain the gas. Would this be plausible to fix that the part I need comes with the fuel tank

[@MowerMike]

Don’t know until you try

[@dennisoneal8505]

Great video! Great Advice "Keep an eye on it" who knows it may out last the mower. I agree with the other commenter, Brake clean would have been a better choice. I think Germans like hot/warm beer, Did they ever sale Bush beer in Texas?

[@MowerMike]

Yep Bush is a staple down here

[@jmoneyband13st75]

I had this issue and using sealant or plastic weld only lasts a season. My tip is clean just like you did and get filament for a 3D printer and weld it with a soldering iron and the filament.

[@keithhogan2230]

Will it work on a seam?

[@MowerMike]

Doubt it

[@MANU-dw9dh]

Hi, could this product work for any plastic motorcycle tank? I have one with a small but constant leak.

[@MowerMike]

Am sure it could

[@jasonc2514]

Have you done a throttle cable replacement on an LGTX1050?

[@MowerMike]

Yes they are easy. Just start unscrewing the holders. You can figure it out

[@jasonc2514]

@@MowerMike Thanks man. At first I thought I was gonna have to take the tank/dash off! But the I found the two bolts that hold the lever on. Lol

[@darnylhayward7242]

I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I have an issue with my Z724 Kubota zero turn. I used one of my pressure washers fuel strainer in my zero turn to keep dirt and grass out of the fuel tank since it never had one before. It's been working as a fuel strainer well for almost 7 years, but the other day, the damn thing just fell inside of the fuel tank. I've tried sucking it out with my wet vac with no luck at all. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated and continued success with your video series. Thanks in advance.

[@MowerMike]

Haha I can feel your frustration from here. If it were me I would just leave it in there and install a little inline fuel filter. Am sure it won’t hurt anything as long as the gas flows.

[@ArjayBreta]

Where can i buy here in the philippines

[@MowerMike]

How would I know that?

[@mitchellrose3620]

Looks like a squirrel chewed through the top of my lawnmower tank. I need to find a you tube video on fabricating a silencer for my .22 rifle. Should be easy.

[@MowerMike]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3bKfYlsZbaqm6c Check that out covers all ya need to know about catching a city squirrel

[@roncar1761]

Liter plastic pop bottle! 💥🔫 P.S. I had two rods in my leg from a IDOIT driver slamming on his brakes for a #@$% squirrel! My motorcycle clipped his bumper and total my Kawasaki Concours.

[@azurdo1948]

Any idea how to pre drill a polyurethane water tank to install a pump

[@MowerMike]

Just get a hole saw bit.

[@jacobharris6378]

I did it and it only lasted about a week and a half. Then it started leaking through the hardened putty. What did I do wrong?

[@MowerMike]

No idea.

[@LilTexasDude253]

Can it get hot I’m thinking about using it but it’s gonna be close to a motor 220 degrees max

[@MowerMike]

No idea, good luck!

[@jamesayers1770]

Thanks Mike repair video

[@MowerMike]

Glad it helped

[@DrumPeearl]

Did it seal well and lasted well?

[@MowerMike]

I have no idea. That mower is long gone. Do this at your own risk

[@wesley9250]

It leaked during the video lol It didn’t last one day

[@PedroCastro-q2g]

Thank you amigo!!

[@MowerMike]

De nada

[@LccAdventures]

How long did it last?

[@MowerMike]

No idea that mower is long gone.

[@LccAdventures]

​@@MowerMikeThanks for the reply. I found a cheap enough new tank. Was for a small outboard.

[@EmilyTienne]

I enjoyed your little skit. 😐

[@MowerMike]

Haha it was sooo lame I am glad someone appreciates it

[@dayle19511]

The only thing that Bothers Me, watch making the patch too big, because of where the patch sets in the frame??

[@MowerMike]

Nah more is always good.

[@jarikinnunen1718]

You can use plastic pack for separe you fingers off the putty. It work with more liquid stuffs, for keep it in place.

[@MegaVstromer]

pretty good repair, at least it looks like it's on >top< of the tank.

[@MowerMike]

Ya the repair turned out great, can’t say the same for my acting lol

[@g3tbig_kino156]

The gas doesn’t eat up the product?

[@MowerMike]

No it is specific for use with fuel tanks

[@nelsonsantos770]

Acetone would clean all fuel, oil etc.

[@wilkey40]

On the John Deere gas tank it is pretty much like a Toro SS5000 gas tank that split on the bottom where the two halves meet. Use the s shaped hot staples about a 1/4" apart and cover with black gasket maker after the tabs are removed and should never come apart again

[@MowerMike]

I am familiar with the issue but can not picture how you would fix a gas tank with hot staples and black gasket. You should make a video on that.

[@Skeeterpfr]

I’m here cause my JD zero turn z90 gas tank is leaking in that exact spot! So pissed!

[@brianthomas4773]

What I'd like to know is after heavy use, is it still not leaking in 2 weeks 6 months or or a year. I have an almost impossible to find replacement gas tank for my ATV four-wheeler. The color of tank looks very similar opaque white.. there's about a inch wide hole at the very bottom of the tank so it is sitting in gas all the x... I have tried so many different types of patches and they have all failed after just a week or so. They pop off or start losing fuel. I'm so frustrated... Brian... Give me a personal email answer at [e-mail].... Thanks

[@halohunter798]

Can you use jb weld.

[@MowerMike]

You can use whatever you want my man. As long as she stops leaking. Just remember fuel will eat through anything not rated to hold fuel back.

[@michaelblunt5339]

Actually tried the stuff tried three of them put together didn't even have holes in the tank really more like severe scratches just barely penetrating the plastic. anyway like I said I put three of these things together sure it holds for the first two days but then it becomes separated from the plastic doesn't actually stick so back to square one

[@MowerMike]

Make sure to sand the plastic and clean it with some carb cleaner to make sure it is clean first. If ya did that then sorry I lead ya astray.

[@rocman9137]

@@MowerMike i have this stuff on my auto scrubber tank ....5 years strong. The stuff works if prepped right

[@stewartbruce8902]

Thanks for your tutorial. Another technique is using super glue and baking soda gradually filling the hole with a buildup of glue, baking soda, glue etc. until filled.

[@MowerMike]

Very cool idea

[@Shadoww-lv5bj]

I have the same tank... Same spot.. LOL CUb Cadet LTX 1045

[@MowerMike]

Lol such a bad design. Check out my latest video on why Cub Cadets sucks

[@tararogers8075]

Thanks

[@MowerMike]

You are welcome!

[@jinggochannel5108]

The glue is good,ihave been ise.this type of glue before,now i can't get it,not sale my country..

[@MowerMike]

Bummer what country is that?

[@j.r.richard8532]

I think I would use those cheap latex exam gloves to keep skin oils out of the mix..

[@MowerMike]

I wish I did

[@ironmule4254]

Did it hold in the lawnmower from leaking? I have same tank cub cadet

[@MowerMike]

Sure did

[@arbenzymi6527]

That is Al ok butt will it hold in petrol tank?? And Hove long will it hold??

[@MowerMike]

Forever and ever

[@stevetaylor1904]

Shit! You just don’t stop talking you yanks😂 Great video😘

[@MowerMike]

Haha first time I have been called a Yank! Thanks for listening to my ramblings

[@kimadcock3297]

How long will it stay on

[@MowerMike]

No idea

[@nelsonsantos770]

Looks like jb water weld

[@noenlunde7028]

I welded my expansion tank with a soldering iron. and added new plastic

[@MowerMike]

Good on ya!

[@Jimmy56566]

Awesome thx

[@MowerMike]

Glad it helped

[@jrgee173]

THAT WAS WATER, YOU SHOULD OF LEFT IT OVER NIGHT WITH THE GASOLINE THEN SHOWED US, THEY DRILL THE GAS TANKS @ PICK & PULL, SO I WILL JAVE TO PATCH IT. THANK YOU

[@MowerMike]

I should have done a lot of things differently in that video, the comedy is rough! But got to go with whatcha got. Just read the directions on the tube don’t listen to me.

[@jrgee173]

@@MowerMike OKAY, THANKS BRO, IT'S A EMERGENCY THIS DAMN TRUCK HAS BEEN PARKED OVER A YEAR, LET ME DO MY GAS TANK I HOPE IT WORKS,

[@MowerMike]

@@jrgee173 Atleast all the old gas drained out haha. Good luck

[@randy1203]

A pitcher full of stuff, your organization skills caused me to laugh my a%& off.

[@MowerMike]

Haha that is my goal my man, thanks for the comment

[@ProfessionalDad]

Tried exact same product on Yamaha plastic tank. Followed directions. failed after 2 days.

[@MowerMike]

Bummer

[@maxbrown766]

loll u can see a drop come out at 8:06

[@MowerMike]

Shhhhh don’t tell anyone that lol

[@bovineox1111]

Yeah, I just started looking for a safe repair and soldering irons??? On a gas tank full of fumes?? Okay I shall watch more for hopefully a better fix!!! Tiny hole in rotavator fuel tank :/

[@MowerMike]

Right! That is why I made this goofy video

[@allthings2allmen]

I should know but what sort of plastic are fuel tanks made of? Not HDPE is it? Because HDPE bonds to virtually nothing but itself...pain in the posterior!🤬👎

[@MowerMike]

I have no idea

[@stephensheldon8396]

HDPE can be sealed with plastic welding it. I use a torch and pieces of bucket heat it up slap it on then heat it up until it mixes and it hardens 100% solid. Just did it on my pressurized water sprayer and even under pressure no leaks at all

[@suzbusa7809]

Le grillage sert si le trou est trop grand et doit être installé en premier 😜

[@MowerMike]

Wow my first comment in French (I think that is French???) It is dealers choice on using the mesh or not, it isn’t needed for smaller holes. Je Dois partir!

[@jrgee173]

LIKE 586

[@MowerMike]

Get sum!

[@Elliottdrpaful]

Wow, that is a rough, big hole....... hope that patch will fill it.. ROFL

[@MowerMike]

It did, worked pretty goos

[@Elliottdrpaful]

@@MowerMike Dude, love your video's.. crack me up!

[@harleymon407]

I. Can smell it lol

[@MowerMike]

Haha it was narley!

[@tonylarge0078]

😂its ugly and $13 for glue. I got a nice 5 gallon, yellow diesel fuel tank for $23. I am happy with it.

[@MowerMike]

I am happy you are happy Tony.

[@SteveReid-x3d]

No offense, but that looks like crap. I wouldn’t trust that under any conditions

[@MowerMike]

Totally agree, this one ended up in the scrap yard

[@regiouswilliams6494]

😂😂😂😂

[@MowerMike]

Haha I am glad you enjoyed my lame jokes

[@jpeknowbody3649]

Junk

[@MowerMike]

Check out my latest video, totally agree

[@jpeknowbody3649]

@@MowerMike love your channel but doing it this way is very dangerous. I will check out new video.