I wonder if JB Weld can fix this. I guess only one way to find out.
Some types apparently can!
https://welderology.com/is-jb-weld-gasoline-proof/
For fuel contact, you’ll want to go with JB Weld Professional Steel Reinforced Epoxy. It’s formulated to resist gasoline, oil, diesel, water, and hydraulic fluid—making it a solid pick for automotive or small engine repairs.
Although further down it talks about not holding up to vibrations but your strap it in place idea should take care of fhat.
Cool, thanks for the link. I’ve been looking at replacement tanks and the Briggs site says they don’t make parts for it anymore, but I may have found something that’ll work if my idea doesn’t pan out. But I’ve got nothing to lose so I’m going to try this first.
I would personally go for a replacement tank or proper weld as a long term fix if possible because anything short of welding is likely to crack and allow liquid to keep out as it vibrates. Especially with the mounting being the part that broke, that will put a lot of strain on the repair even with the extra support.
Nah, looks like something minor.
If the busted piece wasn’t the mounting bolt for the tank I think it would work fine to just seal it up. Just not sure how it’s going to handle holding the tank up with all the vibration etc. it has to deal with.
I found (I think) a replacement tank online for fifty bucks, but I’ll try the epoxy first… nothing to lose at this point lol.
epoxy
Near benzin? Read something about how well it is solvable in hydrocarbons. I’m afraid that might not work. But I don’t actually know, just a hunch.
