Help please - hole(s) in plastic fuel tank - need patch product recommendations

[bczoom]

Having a real bad day.
Trying to fell a 26" oak tree, one chainsaw got bound up.
Send in a 2nd chainsaw. It kicked and hit the stuck saw. That brand new chain ripped right through the case of the stuck saw. That case holds the fuel tank.
Looking for recommendations on an epoxy product (or other) that will patch a plastic fuel tank.
JB Weld?
Flex Seal epoxy?
Other?

It's a discontinued but awesome professional Husqvarna so I want to save it. A new tank is proving difficult to find.

 

[waybomb]

I've tried patching plastic with zero success.
A plastic welder may work but you need to know what type of plastic you are dealing with.
Scour EBay and Craigslist- you might get lucky to find an intact piece

 

[bczoom]

Scour EBay and Craigslist- you might get lucky to find an intact piece

I've been doing that with little success. I need more time and patience to find the exact model #. They made this saw for about 10 years but there's several iterations so I don't yet know what's compatible.

 

[Reaper]

What is the model number of the saw?

 

[bczoom]

Husqvarna 338XPT


I ordered a Husqvarna T435 to hold me over until this one is fixed. Don't know if it'll be as good but I'll give it a go.

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[Reaper]

Okay, I found this example but it is quite pricey at $182.13. https://www.ereplacementparts.com/fuel-tank-p-619396.html
I will continue searching for you later but, now I need to leave for my son's football game.

 

[Reaper]

Another example. https://www.jackssmallengines.com/j...qvarna/chain-saw/338-xpt-2003-05/tank-housing

They have one listing for a fuel tank for all the 338xpt model variations.

 

[Reaper]

From the info I have seen, the part number you would most likely need is: 544110904.

 

[Don Coyote]

That is a nasty hole.

Smaller holes, I might patch with a screwdriver that was heated with a propane torch..... but yours is not a good candidate for a repair like that.

Find a junker to cannibalize.

 

[tommu56]

plastic welder from harbor freight might do the trick its only about 30$ with plastic sticks included ans some screen to strengthening the patch.

 

[bczoom]

THANKS @Reaper
With that part #, I was able to find it at several sites.
Bought it from mowpart.com for $70+shipping.

 

[Reaper]

THANKS @Reaper
With that part #, I was able to find it at several sites.
Bought it from mowpart.com for $70+shipping.

You are welcome and I am glad to have helped!

 

[bczoom]

As it worked out, the place I ordered it from can't get it at all.
Ordered it from Home Depot for about $120. Don't know if that'll come in either.