Did I Make a Mistake?

[Chrisb009]

Looks good but I do have a question. Are the straps the only thing holding up the tank or is there something else under it?

So there are three brackets under the tank (two on each side and one in the middle) however due to the molding of the tank only two actually make contact and the third (left side) is approximately 1/2” from touching. The tank is a tight fit, it’s wide at the top and narrow at the bottom creating a “V” of sorts, so it doesn’t require much support. I did take this into consideration before deciding on strapping the tank. I wanted to ensure the tank was fully supported and not left dangling by the straps alone. The straps I chose are capable of over 800pds each however straps alone to support the tank wouldn’t be my choice.

-Chris

 

[Chrisb009]

EXCELLENT......looks very professional!

Thank you...one trait my Father instilled was to do a job quick and professional. It痴 the same principal I apply every day.

-Chris

 

[Chrisb009]

What a journey. I am glad it finally went your way.

MoKelly

Was very happy when the tank showed up at the door Saturday evening.

-Chris

 

[Chrisb009]

BTW...the dealership really came through...very happy with the owner and parts folks. Can’t ask for a better outcome.

-Chris

 

[fried1765]

Thank you...one trait my Father instilled was to do a job quick and professional. Itç—´ the same principal I apply every day.

-Chris

I can certainly relate to that!
My father was a professional wood carver from Germany, who worked extensively on the organ case in St. Patrick's Cathedral.

 

[Chrisb009]

I can certainly relate to that!
My father was a professional wood carver from Germany, who worked extensively on the organ case in St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Oh my goodness - that is absolutely cool! Requires a tremendous amount of talent to be a wood carver. My father is a Journeyman Cabinet maker and house builder. As a child and teen I worked on construction sites and learned the basics of work ethics.

-Chris

 

[Molalla1]

You have done a great retrofit . . . and you did not make a mistake .

 

[claggstractors]

Been a while since I have been on here but hope this helps you some what. This is the service bulletin from TYM that covers your model and problem.View attachment tym-sb20-024-change-of-the-way-to-assemble-fuel-tank.pdf

 

[rademamj1]

Wow...been along time I not see this thread, and just want to say to Chris: Very Nicely Done. Your new fuel tank and mounting approach definitely removes any stress on the tank. Love the heat shrink wrapping on the steel straps. Everything looks OEM.

 

[CoThG]

Recently purchased a Mahindra 2645. It痴 a new 2019 model. I picked it up a little more than three weeks ago from a dealer in Alabama. I filled it up around two weeks back. A few days later I could smell diesel fuel. It looked as if it may have been leaking around the main fuel line existing the bottom of the fuel tank. I tightened it up. A few days later I noticed it was still leaking so I removed the top cover off the back of the cab and looked at the return line. The area was dry. I removed the six cab bolts which attaches the fuel tank to the tractor and found every tank insert has cracked the tank and has caused it to leak at four attachment points. I called the selling dealer who suggested I call my local dealer. I called the local dealer and found out this tank has no ETA and there are zero in the supply chain. Did I make a mistake in purchasing Mahindra? Should I take it back to the selling dealer and request a full refund? Should I take legal action against the selling dealer and Mahindra? Appreciate any insight.

Thanks,

Chris

Mahindras have a history of fuel leaks. I'd have the dealer buy it back from you at full price. If not, I'd sue them. Then go buy a Kubota and enjoy trouble free tractoring.