jinman
Rest in Peace
- Joined
- Feb 23, 2001
- Messages
- 21,008
- Location
- Texas - Wise County - Sunset
- Tractor
- NHTC45D, NH LB75B, Ford Jubilee
160 hours and I have to replace my fuel tank. This morning while mowing, I noticed a strong smell of fuel/gasoline. I stopped the mower and checked the engine for leaks and looked at the hoses and filter closely. Everything was fine, so I just figured it was vapor leaking out of the gas cap due to our very hot weather. My grandson and I finished mowing the grass without incident, but he also complained of smelling gasoline. When he was finished, we looked at the fuel tank. There was the problem. About 2" down on the fuel tank (visible from under the operator's platform in back) we saw a 6" crack across the fuel tank. Nothing whatsoever has pushed in at this point. It has to be a failure from vibration or other fatigue. I didn't get a photo, but will post some when I replace the tank.
JD parts has a tank for around $104. I found one online that is supposedly OEM for $89 and $5 UPS shipping. I won't start tearing down the mower until I get the tank.
JD parts has a tank for around $104. I found one online that is supposedly OEM for $89 and $5 UPS shipping. I won't start tearing down the mower until I get the tank.