i patched a gas tank with JB steel stick on my F150 had about 10 pin holes in an area the size of a nickel that was about 12 years ago and my neighbor now has the truck and it's still holding JB Weld is the handyman secret weapon
@@TheGaginator I don't think you'll have a problem in the foreseeable future with it leaking in that spot lol it'll probably be long gone in the junkyard before the J-B Weld gives up
I first tried room temp vulcanizing (RTV) silicon. Permatex Ultra black. That was a horrible mistake, gasoline dissolves cured silicon and turns it into goo.🤣
Would this work on the “staked” plugs on a Holley Carburetor Fuel Bowl? Looks like they used something that is gray and now it’s leaking and spraying gasoline out. I need something to re-plug those so I can drive my car.
@@TheGaginator I didn't think about using a bolt.. I'm going out later today for more scrubbing/prep and then I'll hunt down a big-enough bolt or self tapping screw for my truck gas tank. Problem for me is hole is where tank strap is so eventually a new tank is in the 4x4 truck future. But great video!
I had two holes a little less than 1/4” in diameter. I did not use any bolts, just that same JB weld steel stick. Tried to push some of it up inside the holes and then covered them over an area around one inch in diameter and I also feathered out the edges because I felt like it would have less of a chance of peeling off over time/better adhesion. I guess my question is.. if you know… would it have been better to use some kind of plug, in your case a bolt… to push into the holes, first? And then do what you did? Or do you think I’ll be alright just solely using the steel stick putty? I guess I’ll find out either way… wish I could wait 24 hours but can only afford 2 or 3 hours tops. Only for a short drive though. Then it will sit over night. Hopefully it will Hold, this is the first video I have watched where someone used a bolt like that. But your hole was also atleast twice the size of mine. Any guidance would be greatly Appreciated. And will let you know if the short Curing time/no bolt works or not once I find out tomorrow!!!
Good to know! I had never used it and didn;t know what would happen. I know for sure I wouldnt want JB weld on my hands, but this is different for sure.
i patched a gas tank with JB steel stick on my F150 had about 10 pin holes in an area the size of a nickel that was about 12 years ago and my neighbor now has the truck and it's still holding JB Weld is the handyman secret weapon
Ha, heck yeah!! 12 years is a serious score. My repair has been holding up well too
@@TheGaginator I don't think you'll have a problem in the foreseeable future with it leaking in that spot lol it'll probably be long gone in the junkyard before the J-B Weld gives up
great info thanks
I saw a similar fix. I think it was on Looney Tunes back in the day. This guy just took his chewing gum and plugged a hole that water was leaking out!
I first tried room temp vulcanizing (RTV) silicon. Permatex Ultra black. That was a horrible mistake, gasoline dissolves cured silicon and turns it into goo.🤣
Would this work on the “staked” plugs on a Holley Carburetor Fuel Bowl? Looks like they used something that is gray and now it’s leaking and spraying gasoline out. I need something to re-plug those so I can drive my car.
Probably , but the vibration of a part being mounted to the engine may not help the repair last
Does this work with a plastic fuel tank?
It should?
Def have to have the surface dry, or it falls off approx 7mths! Going again
100%
GR8 video clip
Thanks!
@@TheGaginator I didn't think about using a bolt.. I'm going out later today for more scrubbing/prep and then I'll hunt down a big-enough bolt or self tapping screw for my truck gas tank. Problem for me is hole is where tank strap is so eventually a new tank is in the 4x4 truck future. But great video!
I also did not use a bolt. I’ll know if it worked or not shortly. Did it work for you? Not using a bolt?
Could you please show or tell us exactly what type of bolt you used for the repair.
Cheers
Thanks
It was just a random bolt that fit in the hole, Everyone will likely need a different type.
I had two holes a little less than 1/4” in diameter. I did not use any bolts, just that same JB weld steel stick. Tried to push some of it up inside the holes and then covered them over an area around one inch in diameter and I also feathered out the edges because I felt like it would have less of a chance of peeling off over time/better adhesion. I guess my question is.. if you know… would it have been better to use some kind of plug, in your case a bolt… to push into the holes, first? And then do what you did? Or do you think I’ll be alright just solely using the steel stick putty? I guess I’ll find out either way… wish I could wait 24 hours but can only afford 2 or 3 hours tops. Only for a short drive though. Then it will sit over night. Hopefully it will
Hold, this is the first video I have watched where someone used a bolt like that. But your hole was also atleast twice the size of mine. Any guidance would be greatly
Appreciated. And will let you know if the short
Curing time/no bolt works or not once I find out tomorrow!!!
@@paulvawter8205Hi! Did the no bolt work for you?
How long will this stuff last with vibrations and metal expansion/contraction?
Not sure, but I have not had any issues since the video, semi daily driving this truck
@@TheGaginatorupdate is it still holding up???
Can You use it on plastic tanks aswell
YES
This answers my previous question on another post lol thank you!
What screw did you use ? Is it optional ?
You should use a bolt that is similar in size to the hole in your tank
As well as you preper that I believe anything would have worked.
Maybe so haha. Prep work makes all the difference when working with adhesives and epoxies for sure!
Is that a steel tank? Or a plastic tank?
Steel
Did you drill the hole to make it circular shaped?
It was actually already a perfect circle because of a thief
Ima try this in my plastic tank but without a bolt hope it works
Mine is still working great, zero leaks!
Did it work on your plastic tank? I have a plastic tank too just curious?
I would also like to know if this fix worked for your plastic tank or if JB weld has a solution for plastics.
@@TheGaginatoris your tank plastic?
Yo. Did yours work?
Do you need to do the bolt idea, Small pin hole and doing it myself
You can do it!
I just did it with my bare fingers
Good to know! I had never used it and didn;t know what would happen. I know for sure I wouldnt want JB weld on my hands, but this is different for sure.
I used a similar product on the metal gastank of my scooter:
th-cam.com/video/zWAhVc3Cp1s/w-d-xo.html
Still tight 😊
Good info!