Husqvarna T540xp fuel tank leak | Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work …
Morrice. Jun 16, 2023. #1. I have a Husqvarna T540xp that was dropped and now the fuel tank leaks from a factory seam. I pressure tested the tank and the leak is coming from a factory seam. I don't see any cracks in the tank other than the seam. I know the best remedy is a new tank but let's pretend they're not available.
Plastic vs. Metal Saw Fuel Cans - Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work …
Apr 3, 2005 · The gas tanks may have a wall thickness of 1/2" inch, and the resin may be layed in 2 or 3 layers...a non-permeable later is required by law in many applications, and all fuel tanks in all equipment must meet pretty stringent specs for both in- or out-gassing...both from the plastic and from the fuel.
Metal vs. plastic fuel cans. | Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work Forum
Jan 22, 2013. #2. I have 3 metal cans. A 5 gallon for straight gas, a 1 gallon for 32:1 R50 Klotz and a 1 gallon for 50:1 Ultra. I was told long ago plastic cans were for transporting, metal cans are for storage. I believe that plastic cans will let moisture in and also light affects fuel.
Fuel Mix Colour Change - Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work Forum
19. Location. Ontario. Oct 20, 2023. #1. Hi All: I have an issue that has me stumped I have a question about fuel changing colour in the saw tank. I use Amsoil Saber in my 2-stroke gas mix for all of my chainsaws. Saber, when mixed, is a blue cool-aid/Gatorade colour. I went to winterize all my saws and when I poured out the gas of each piece ...
Cleaning out a fuel tank with acetone | Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree …
Oct 30, 2011 · Location. Minnesota. Nov 10, 2020. #7. You can wash it out with water also. Acetone as used in the reverse direction to take out water, when applying internal tank seal coatings like Kreme. Warm soapy water, then air dry the water out. Acetone is quite aggressive on paints and finishes.
Fuel boiling | Page 2 | Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work Forum
May 19, 2012. #26. pioneerguy600 said: Fuel boiling in the tank is nothing new at all, the older saws simply vented into the atmosphere and it was not an issue with them. When the manufacturers were forced to start using sealed fuel tanks then a newer design of vent prevented the fuel vapor from escaping into the atmosphere, the fuel tanks were ...
Husqvarna fuel tank repair? - Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work Forum
Mar 5, 2013 · I couldn't figure out why my saw was going through so much gas until I realized that when it was running the vibration was allowing the seam on the top front of my fuel tank to loose fuel. Any suggestions on how to fix this? I have always used plastic weld on …
Fuel Cap Vent | Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work Forum
Jan 8, 2023 · Homelite's way of venting some of their plastic fuel tanks : using their standard #69541 duck bill check valve . They are readily available on line or thru Oregon . FYI , the hole in the tank is a snug fit for a #26 drill bit , but a #25 is too large to fit .
Stihl 026 | Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work Forum
Jul 17, 2023. #1. Hi all, I got a red lever 026 with adjustable oiler and no decomp about a year ago. Seller had muddled the fuel and oil tanks and decided to get a battery job. After flushing the tank out and putting a carb kit in I gave it a run and was really impressed. It had a couple of niggles as there was severe burning of the plastic ...
Jonsered Chainsaws | Page 640 - Page 640 | Arborist, Chainsaw
May 15, 2009 · 3,522. Reaction score. 2,840. Location. Eastern WA. Aug 26, 2024. #12,788. flatsfisher said: wire wheeled and painted the muffler, cleaned out the fuel and oil tanks last night. put it all back together just now. dribbled some gas in the plug hole about 5 times. fired up and ran for a second or 2 each time, was even able to blip the throttle ...