beanman1

well i went outside today and saw deisel fuel on the groung under the rear of the m1009 crawled under and looked at saw that is was leaking from a pin hole in the fuel tank my question is if there is anything that i can do for a temp fix until i can get a replacemant fuel tank any help would be appriciated

1986Blazerk5

I would try JB Weld, they sell a stick putty stuff that might work better then the liquid. That stuff works wonders

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pigfoot63

Sheet metal screw and some of that stick epoxy.

1986Blazerk5

Good idea!

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"Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword, obviously never encountered automatic weapons"
-General MacArthur

"Incoming fire has the right of way."
-Unknown

"If the enemy is in range, so are you."
-Infantry Journal

"You cant say civilization don't advance - for in every war, they kill you in a new way."
-Will Rogers

"If the enemy is in range, so are you."
-Infantry Journal

"Never forget that your weapon was made by the lowest bidder."
-Unknown

niferous

I was going to say a short self tapping screw with a rubber washer. Stop often with the screw in place so you don't create too much heat. Also just to reiterate go really slow and take your time and get a really short screw.

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Troll1216

In Florida our local criminal element has taken to using a screwdriver or awl to punch open a small hole in the bottom of large SUV type vehicle gas tanks to steal gas. Someone might have spiked your tank thinking it was a gasser and got a nasty surprise

beanman1

well where the hole is in the very center of the tank i have to drop the skid plate to fix it thanks for the tips guys

beanman1

oh i forgot to ask if i need to drain the tank before this operation takes place and also at the local truck stop they sell fuel tank repair kit will that work

davidkroberts

ditto on the jb weld. i patched a diesel fuel line with it and forgot to replace the line at all. it still holding the line steady. I had forgotten that i had even done it until i read your post

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1961 Mercedes Unimog 404
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1966 M101 3/4 ton trailer

Midnight Rider

One of the off road magazine, that I use to read, mentioned using a bar of soap to plug a leaking fuel tank. Don't know how long it would last though.

Or you could try Mighty Putty!

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