Pin hole leak in gas tank

[bassman73]

I have a 1994 25hp Johnson and a standard 6 gallon metal gas tank. The tank has the handle on the top of the tank for carrying and 2 steel plates on each side of the handle to wrap any extra gas hose you have. One of those steel plates came off and there is a small pin hole where it was factory welded to the tank. Is that pin hole possibly robbing my engine of good fuel pressure and inturn power?

 

[gsyfishy]

Re: Pin hole leak in gas tank

SHould'nt hurt the pressure as all tanks have pressure reliefs on them, but for fire safety reasons, buy a new tank.

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: Pin hole leak in gas tank

The tank is vented and should not be under pressure when running. You could run it without a cap on it, if you wanted to.

 

[F_R]

Re: Pin hole leak in gas tank

A dab of JB Weld will fix the hole.

Oh yeah, that reminds me I gotta get out there and use some JB to fix a giraffe. Don't ask. Oh well, ask. It is a kid's toy.

 

[Vic.S]

Re: Pin hole leak in gas tank

A dab of JB Weld will fix the hole

but be sure to clean off all traces of oil first.

 

[fortyfreak9]

Re: Pin hole leak in gas tank

Your local Schucks/Napa auto parts store should have metal gas tank repair kits, they are generally used for cars/trucks, but I dont see why it wouldnt work in your situation. Although it might be a little excessive for a pin hole.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Pin hole leak in gas tank

Bassman, Clean up the hole area with a bit of sandpaper to get to bare metal, wipe with acetone and put a bit of marinetex or JBWeld on the hole. If you do not have that stuff available, buy a new plastic tank (on sale for $20)

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Pin hole leak in gas tank

Personally and for safeties sake I would just invest in a new tank for what it costs.