Lawnmower Gas Tank Help

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  1. Strype Cuthbert catcher

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    Okay I got an old Murray Riding Lawnmower (lawn tractor for the Southernese Impared) I'm trying to fix for my mom. The gas tank was cracked. So I had to take a hacksaw just to get it out. Yay for teh hacksaw :nice:

    Soooo... What can I use for a gas tank. I need something I can hook a fuel line up to and not worry about my mom driving it and it blowing up on her :scratch:

    I'm thinking a closed system overflow tank for a radiator... :shrug:

    Any suggestions welcomed :) :) :)


    PS: Happy Easter!!!
    Strype, Apr 8, 2007
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    I am sure that a small engine repair shop would have a suitable replacement.
    TBP, Apr 8, 2007
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  5. Turkey Sammich I can't fap normal. I cracked a rib, then my ankle

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    If you had a honda, you wouldn't be having any issues. :rolleyes:

    [IMG]
    Turkey Sammich, Apr 9, 2007
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    FUEL CELL FTW!
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    5.0 con-vert, Apr 9, 2007
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    Sumped.
    gunmetal5.0, Apr 9, 2007
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    Just get a tank like you would use with a small outboard motor.
    speedfreak98r, Apr 9, 2007
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  9. Strype Cuthbert catcher

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    Strype, Apr 9, 2007
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    :nonono: Your getting old man.
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  11. Strype Cuthbert catcher

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    I know :nonono:



    Still I can't fit the tank back in... Stupid motor's in the way
    Strype, Apr 9, 2007
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    Washer fluid reservoir rig.
    gunmetal5.0, Apr 9, 2007
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    You could kick it? :shrug:
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  14. gunmetal5.0 New Member

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    Rig it for solar power?
    gunmetal5.0, Apr 9, 2007
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  15. Strype Cuthbert catcher

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    That's what I was thinking. The new lawnmowers just have their tanks zip tied in :shrug:. My new Troy Built has a zip tied gas tank.

    Tried that

    :ban:
    Strype, Apr 9, 2007
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  16. Gearbanger 101 That's my secret, Captain. I'm always angry!!!

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    Perfect opportunity to take the new forum for a test drive. :D
    Gearbanger 101, Apr 9, 2007
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  17. gunmetal5.0 New Member

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    My car has rougly 80 pounds of zip ties.
    gunmetal5.0, Apr 9, 2007
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  18. Strype Cuthbert catcher

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    Oh it's nice in here... Where's the fridge? :shrug:

    +1. My friends call me the zip tie king :rlaugh:
    Strype, Apr 9, 2007
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  19. gunmetal5.0 New Member

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    That makes it almost 3 percent zip ties.
    gunmetal5.0, Apr 9, 2007
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  20. timeless2 Vi Veri Veni Versum Vicus Vici

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    Strype:
    I'd like to see the finished product for two reasons.
    1. I'll know who to call, should I ever need a fuel tank replaced on a lawnmower.
    2. Comedic purposes.
    timeless2, Apr 9, 2007
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