Fuel Leak after Factory Repair

[Clumber]

I recently sent my pt-425 back to Power-Trac for a main pump replacement. When it was returned, it ran fine so I filled the gas tank and planned to use it on the weekend. When I went to start it I felt fuel on the cuttoff switch. Eventually, found that the tank bottom port that holds the elbow had a crack in it. This is a dangerous situation that could have caused a fire if I had actually used the tractor. I know there was no leak when I sent the tractor to PT for repair. I assumed this happened during the dismantling of the engine compartment to replace the main pump.

Terry was not sympathetic and said it probably happened during transport. He would not replace the tank unless I paid $248 plus shipping for a new tank.

Dose anyone know of where an alternate replacement might be found? There are no manufacturer's part numbers or any numbers on the tank?

 

[radios1]

find a welder with experience welding gas tanks, it will be much cheaper!.. do that after contacting the Power-Trac corporate office about this problem, which is clearly the fault of the servicer!..

 

[MossRoad]

find a welder with experience welding gas tanks, it will be much cheaper!.. do that after contacting the Power-Trac corporate office about this problem, which is clearly the fault of the servicer!..

I think it's a poly tank, not metal, but could be mistaken.

 

[MossRoad]

I recently sent my pt-425 back to Power-Trac for a main pump replacement. When it was returned, it ran fine so I filled the gas tank and planned to use it on the weekend. When I went to start it I felt fuel on the cuttoff switch. Eventually, found that the tank bottom port that holds the elbow had a crack in it. This is a dangerous situation that could have caused a fire if I had actually used the tractor. I know there was no leak when I sent the tractor to PT for repair. I assumed this happened during the dismantling of the engine compartment to replace the main pump.

Terry was not sympathetic and said it probably happened during transport. He would not replace the tank unless I paid $248 plus shipping for a new tank.

Dose anyone know of where an alternate replacement might be found? There are no manufacturer's part numbers or any numbers on the tank?

Oooooo that rubs me the wrong way. How would shipping damage the bottom of the gas tank that's enclosed under the engine compartment cover? Even if they opened the cover and ran a strap under the cover, it couldn't get to that fitting. Grrrr....

 

[MossRoad]

Just some ideas.... would require bracing, brackets, and might not fit in space required, but just ideas...

5 Gallon Plastic Fuel Tank | Fuel Tanks & Caps | Engine Accessories | Engines | www.surpluscenter.com

 

[Clumber]

Yup, its a poly tank. I wish it were metal.... I saw it being strapped down on the trailer. The crack did not occur during shipping. Very disappointed in PT quality control. This thing could have burned up with me on it.

 

[Clumber]

Just some ideas.... would require bracing, brackets, and might not fit in space required, but just ideas...

5 Gallon Plastic Fuel Tank | Fuel Tanks & Caps | Engine Accessories | Engines | www.surpluscenter.com

Thanks, that looks interesting -- have to take some measurements.

 

[cqaigy2]

Sounds pretty ridicules to blame the damage on shipping, especially since you have to remove the tank to get to the pump. Somebody probably broke it when taking it out or when it was out of the tractor. :thumbdown:

 

[4570Man]

Feul Leak after Factory Repair

Yup, its a poly tank. I wish it were metal.... I saw it being strapped down on the trailer. The crack did not occur during shipping. Very disappointed in PT quality control. This thing could have burned up with me on it.

My Dixie chopper burnt which was caused by a fuel filter coming loose. I wish they would do better than a rubber line and spring clamps for fuel. Especially when the carburetor is mounted directly above the muffler.

 

[radios1]

here's another one, made of metal, which possibly may be a better fit. 4.5 Gallon Red Fuel Tank w/Fuel Shutoff Valve | Featured Items | www.surpluscenter.com I think the tractor tank must be at least 10 gallons, though, no?.. btw, poly tanks can be fixed with an ultrasonic plastic welder.. you'd have to find a place that does that, though..