It will weld anything. There is a type that is made for the polyethylenes which are what is used in bumpers..look for that. Joyce
On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 1:40 PM, Chuck Alexander <[email protected]>wrote: > Joyce: I can't seem to find this stuff on any of the parts house > websites. Are you sure it will weld "polyethylene" plastics?? That's what > the tank is, and I have yet to find an epoxy or glue that is made for this > type plastic. Thanks, Chuck > > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Joyce Westphal <[email protected]> > *To:* [email protected] > *Sent:* Saturday, March 27, 2010 7:44 AM > *Subject:* Re: [VFB] Gamefisher Outboard gas tank needed > > Go to your autobody supply store and get a tube of Fusion, it is a > *methylmethacrylate > that is used to weld cars. It is a bit pricey, but it will lay down a bead > of superglue that will absolutely seal around your hole. We used it to > totally fix the rusted area around the 1982 Datsun windshield, welded in > little preformed metal pieces and it holds wonderfully and doesn't leak. You > can get either the fast or slow kind. The fast sets up absolutely in five > minutes, the slower in around 15. Be sure to wear gloves because you don't > want to get it on your fingers. If you accidently do get some on your > fingers, it will come off it you wipe it immediately with alcohol > ..supposedly. We had to let ours wear off. We also welded cab corners and > truck bed corners with this stuff. In our autobody class we learned that it > is actually stronger than a true weld on metal and plastic. It comes in > about 10 cc size or larger, has a self mixing spout and works absolutely > wonderfully. Hope this helps. Joyce* > > On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 12:45 AM, Chuck Alexander < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Folks: I found a Gamefisher 5hp outboard last year in a local buy/sell >> paper. Well, the guy wanted $125 for it, which wasn't bad. I got over there, >> and due to a bad design, one of the bolt heads that holds the cooling >> cowling on, had rubbed a tiny hole in the (plastic) gas tank. Well, it ran >> great, but had this problem. So, the guy knocked it down to $75. I almost >> snatched his arm off LOL..cause that's dirt cheap around here. Well, my >> master plan was to fix the little 1/8" hole by taking a big pop rivet, >> putting an petroleum resistant "rubber washer" on the pop rivet, then rivet >> it in. Worked great. BUT, I forgot about the tiny gap between the rivet's >> body and the pin, so it still leaks a little. Well, it just so happens that >> the leak is very close to the head and I don't want to set the thing on >> fire. SO, does anybody know of anybody that deals in these type boat >> parts??? If so, I can provide you with all the make, model serial number etc >> ect. It's (I think) an early to mid 1980's motor. And this particular type >> plastic, I have tried every type glue, or epoxy there is, buyt nothing will >> stick to this stuff. I was just gonna take the rivet out, get a large screw >> with course threads and "tap" it into the hole, but I'm afraid it will >> vibrate lose and fall out sooner or later (sooner in my case with my luck >> LOL). Anyway, I have searched ebay, Craig's list, the internet and can't >> seem to find a gas tank. I know they made a LOT of these motors, and >> probably a Sears, Ted Williams, or a game Fisher either one should work >> cause they're all the same I think. Thanks a lot.. I'll even pay you a "bird >> dog" fee. I was just watching You Tube videos and these little motors really >> haul butt to be as small as they are and I'd like to do some fishing in the >> river this year. 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