BOWTIE 226 #1 Posted December 26, 2014 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 BOWTIE IN OHIO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim 97 #2 Posted December 26, 2014 i think it is a hole your cap should have venting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #3 Posted December 26, 2014 (edited) 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 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,308 #4 Posted December 26, 2014 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,450 #5 Posted December 26, 2014 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,516 #6 Posted December 26, 2014 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #7 Posted December 27, 2014 Not factory, either plastic weld it or a screw with sealer on it in the hole Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #8 Posted December 27, 2014 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. BOWTIE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,516 #9 Posted December 27, 2014 Not factory, either plastic weld it or a screw with sealer on it in the hole Or, a long pop rivet and sealer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #10 Posted December 27, 2014 I USED A SOLDERING IRON AND MELTED THE HOLE CLOSED. IT'S SEALED AND TESTED OK WITH AIR. THANKS FOR ALL THE SUGGESTIONS REDSQUARE. BOWTIE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites