GAS TANK VENT or HOLE?

[BOWTIE 226]

I NOTICED A 1/8" HOLE IN THE LEFT SIDE OF TANK. IS THIS VENT THEY ADDED TO SOME MODELS OR DID A FENDER MOUNTING BOLT DO THIS? IT HAS THE ORIGINAL BOLTS ON THE FENDER. I CAN MELT SOME EXTRA GAS TANK MATERIAL OVER THE HOLE, IF NEED BE.  THANKS

 

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[Tim 97]

i think it is a hole

your cap should have venting

[sorekiwi 761]

I've never seen a tank like that, I've probably only looked at 6 or 8 or so though.

Edited December 26, 2014 by sorekiwi

[rmaynard 14,926]

I have never seen a hole in a tank like that. There was a factory bulletin concerning leaking tanks of that type, but the problem was in the seam around the filler neck and along the side where the top half was joined to the bottom. Since Wheel Horse was concerned about a possible small leak, I don't think they would have put a hole in the top of the tank that would be 100% guaranteed to leak as the gas was sloshed around.

[Shynon 7,435]

If you use too long of bolt on the seat pan or seat spring you will drive it right into the tank.  Not sure if that is the correct location or not, but if so that would be my guess.

[Tankman 3,515]

Always cautious with the seat pan bolts, "Ouch" if too long a bolt is installed.

 

Should be a fairly easy fix with a soldering iron, works great. If needed, use a strip from a milk bottle (plastic) for a little filler.

[Kelly 1,028]

Not factory, either plastic weld it or a screw with sealer on it in the hole

[BOWTIE 226]

I'M GOING TO MELT IT CLOSED WITH A SOLDERING IRON CLOSED. I USED THIS TRACTOR TO CLEAN UP LEAVES FOR ABOUT 25 HOURS AND NEVER DID SMELL GAS. THANKS EVERYBODY FOR YOUR INPUT. 

 

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[Tankman 3,515]

Not factory, either plastic weld it or a screw with sealer on it in the hole

Or, a long pop rivet and sealer. 

[BOWTIE 226]

I USED A SOLDERING IRON AND MELTED THE HOLE CLOSED. IT'S  SEALED AND TESTED OK WITH AIR.   THANKS FOR ALL THE SUGGESTIONS REDSQUARE.

 

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