I'll look for it. Many times I go on the web sites of the parts houses and then I actually go to the store and see things they were not listed on their site. Thanks, Chuck
----- Original Message ----- From: Joyce Westphal To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 9:03 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Gamefisher Outboard gas tank needed 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 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. Thanks, Chuck See our furled leader auctions on ebay at http://shop.ebay.com/you_wear_it_well/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. 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