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8N Replacement Gas Tank?

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Ken

03-04-2003 06:58:12




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With all of the problems everyone has with rust in gas tanks, I'm wondering if there's an aftermarket replacement tank for the 8N that's made of some form of plastic like the newer tractors and mowers have??




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jerry/LA

03-05-2003 15:19:39




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 Re: 8N Replacement Gas Tank? in reply to Ken, 03-04-2003 06:58:12  
do not ask me when or where but I have seen an aftermarket Plastic type fuel tank for the N tractors, probably on ebay. I beliueve it was more pricey than I thought it was worth!!



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What about a tank made from .125 aluminum? Jay 2NSC

03-04-2003 19:57:19




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 Re: 8N Replacement Gas Tank? in reply to Ken, 03-04-2003 06:58:12  
Any one ever made one from aluminum sheet metal?Looking for pros and cons.:^) Jay 2NSC



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2fordsmike

03-04-2003 18:35:47




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 Re: 8N Replacement Gas Tank? in reply to Ken, 03-04-2003 06:58:12  
Try clicking on the on-line store here on YT-mag.
New tank for 8N about $160. Might also try "tractor parts" on the left side here. Hope this helps. Mike-Iowa



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MikeC

03-04-2003 10:16:52




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 Re: 8N Replacement Gas Tank? in reply to Ken, 03-04-2003 06:58:12  
I think that I would be concerned with a plastic tank mounted directly over the engine (just my opinion). It might be just as cost effective to have the old one reconditioned. I've used POR products on a couple with excellent results.



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soundguy

03-04-2003 10:47:01




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 Re: Re: 8N Replacement Gas Tank? in reply to MikeC, 03-04-2003 10:16:52  
The top of that N engine where a gas tank would ride is quitea ways from a heat source.. especially if you use a shorter/smaller tank.

If the hi-temp rubber plug wires can take it.. new polymer tanks can too. Think of a lawnmower... tanks' an inch away from an air cooled engine..... . Think of composite oil caps on valve covers... The one on my dodge ram is so hot to the touch that I have to use a rag to open the iol fill after the truck has been running. Also consider that we have optical quality plastic products that can withstand long term exposure to a propane flame, with minimal heat transfer through a 1/2" thick plate..

Besides.. there is a good 4+ inches of air space over the head of the N till you hit gas tank.
If the gas is not bothered by that heatconducted via radiant heat already.. it should be ok with a plastic case which should be more insulative automatically.

That said.. I don't think I'll rush out and replace my servicable tank untill there is a problem.

Soundguy

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Evil Steve

03-04-2003 07:49:14




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 Re: 8N Replacement Gas Tank? in reply to Ken, 03-04-2003 06:58:12  
Ken- I took mine to a radiator shop. They boiled it out, resealed and painted it fo $90. Don't think a replacement tank would be that cheap.



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soundguy

03-04-2003 07:32:30




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 Re: 8N Replacement Gas Tank? in reply to Ken, 03-04-2003 06:58:12  
Shouldn't be hard to cobble up a small tank with the required fitting for the gas bowl... might make a smaller tank to facilitate easier removal of the hood... say in the 2-5 gallon range.. give more room to change those spark plugs!

SouNdguy



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