Stocker Steve
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Got fuel running out from between the fuel tank and the rear axle housing. I assume the seam on the plastic tank is bad. JD wants over $400 for a new one... Is there a repair you would trust for this ?
JD 5075 E leak ?
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M5farm
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dun":26fm63og said:
I've used JB weld before on metal tanks. I hear good things on the plastic welders you get from Harbor Freight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvV9a3lEe2g
bigbull338
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youll be money ahead to replace the tank and be done with out.
Toycowfarm
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My 5101e limited was leaking fuel on the left rear axle and it would run down the tire. I found the fuel tank is 2 pcs and is connected by a big rubber hose with hose clamps on both ends. Fuel seemed to be leaking from the rear most hose clamp connection. I tried tightening it some more but it didn't solve the problem. I finally drained the tank down below the level of the connecting tube, loosened the hose clamp connection to try to slide it on further but it would spring back. I ended up loosening the 4 rear tank mounting bolts pushing the tank forward, tightening the clamp and then retightening the 4 bolts.
So far its still dry. Fingers crossed....
So far its still dry. Fingers crossed....
skyhightree1
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dun":2atqp3r7 said:
I love that stuff. its best thing since duct tape
bigbull338
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a little history lesson on JB WELD it was invented to seal up cracks in engine blocks.
Kingfisher
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Nothing from Harbor Freight is worth whatever it takes to r&r that fuel tank!M5farm":38k1lorm said:
Kingfisher
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I agree but why did that tank split? Don't tractors have some sort of 8/80 emissions warranty?bigbull338":2d25axgb said:
bigbull338
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you have a point.on my 7040su the fuel tank and fill neck are heavy plastic.plus my fuel tank is under the floorboard.so im hoping nothing puntures it.
