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Replacing a gas tank on a Sears Craftsman 22” push mower purchased Aug 2001 ?!

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  1. don2222

    don2222

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    Hello
    This year there was a crack and if the tank is filled to the top it leaks about 1/4 of the way down and stops. Briggs & Stratton engine. Very common tank. I tried high temp silicone RTV but no luck so for $36 I got the new Plastic tank.
    https://www see.homedepot.com/p/Briggs-Stratton-Fuel-Tank-699374/205448654?mtc=Shopping-B-F_Brand-G-Multi-NA-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-Catchall_PLA&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_Brand-G-Multi-NA-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-Catchall_PLA-71700000014585962-58700001236285396-92700010802552439&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_szUzYnr6QIVGaSzCh0ONwqeEAQYASABEgI3dPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
    Is a Fuel Preserver worth it? See pics below.
    Is it easy to replace?
     

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  2. don2222

    don2222

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    Well
    Not too shabby.
    All it takes is a Phillips and flat blade screwdriver & 1/4” socket set
    1. Remove 2 screws from the top plate
    2. Remove 3 hex head bolts from ring flange
    3. Loosen radiator clamp with flat head
    4. Put gasoline catch cup underneath or make a spill
    5. Remove fuel line
    6. Remove last hex head bolt under tank
    7. Remove string pull handle from catch hook and slide tank off of pull string.
    Reverse steps to re-assemble
    Optional
    Even though fuel line was 19 years old and still good, I replaced it with standard 1/4” fuel line. I always keep a hunk around but easy to pickup at the local auto parts store.
    See pics below

    In summary - Since it still starts with one pull then $36 to fix it is better than buying a new mower that maybe made of cheaper materials?
     

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