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homelite SXLAO fuel tank
By: countryhog Date: August 28, 2014, 10:04 am
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fuel tank on my SXLAO sprang a leak. checked in to sealing the
tank but looks like the cures would cost more than the saw. so,
on to the second option - split the tank.
not afraid to split the tank (been there, done that, but what a
hassle) but before I do I was wondering does anyone have trouble
getting it apart, acquiring new gasket, getting it to seal?
anyone? thanks
#Post#: 45448--------------------------------------------------
Re: homelite SXLAO fuel tank
By: Eccentric Date: August 28, 2014, 12:19 pm
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I've never split one. Would probably just replace the tank.
They're quite common, and I've even seen NOS tanks listed on
feebay for reasonable money. I've got at least one decent
looking used spare one....
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Re: homelite SXLAO fuel tank
By: jmester Date: August 28, 2014, 9:21 pm
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Not familiar with that model. But I did split a tank on a super
wiz 66. And made my own gasket from a cereal box. If yours has
the Philip head screws they can be a pain to get out. I ended
drilling the heads off the ones I could not get out, and vice
gripped the studs out. Have also found that you can dip the end
of your Philips screwdriver in valve lapping compound and it
helps to grip a sloppy Philips head. Hope this helps.
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Re: homelite SXLAO fuel tank
By: mowertech Date: September 3, 2014, 1:22 pm
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I have a used one i will sell you for $ 20.00
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Re: homelite SXLAO fuel tank
By: countryhog Date: December 5, 2014, 9:57 am
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just a belated update on this. turned out to be the grunged up
check valve in the fuel cap. I never could get the thing to leak
until once I tipped it up and it came pouring out of the cap.
so, there ya be.
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Re: homelite SXLAO fuel tank
By: ed 46 Date: December 29, 2014, 4:23 pm
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I guess I'm a little late on this one too. I just finished
fixing a leak on a Super XL auto. Took the screws out and split
the tank (not hard to do) Got all the old sealer off. Used
Permatex MotoSeal Ultimate Gasket Maker Grey according to
directions on the tube. Filled it with gas, so far no leaks.
I got the sealer at Oreilly auto parts.
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Re: homelite SXLAO fuel tank
By: partner Date: November 8, 2021, 1:24 pm
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my leaks too, i had to use por15 or redcote
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