86-ezgo marathon gas tank

Phat Phydeaux · 12-23-2008, 09:07 PM

Help, I recently bought an 86 ezgo. I have repaired the Forward and Reverse switch, replaced the power feed cables to the battery and switch. But found I was running out of fuel fast after filling up. Found the dude that had this cart before me had drilled a hole in the plastic gas tank while installing new rocker panels.

My problem is I need to figure a way to repair the tank that want leak after a short while or find a replacement tank. I'm open to reliable methods to repair the tank and I have no problem buying a used tank but the problem with buying used is I haven't found any on my searches on the web.

Does any one have proven methods to make the repair with the hole about an inch from the bottom?

Any one have a source or suggestions on where to buy a used tank? I say used but new would be ok, just don't want to pay $100+ for the new one.

Thanks,

Garry

mfd911 · 12-24-2008, 01:02 PM

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ruredy · 12-24-2008, 02:36 PM

While I like EC as much as the next guys please don't plug sites that don't sponsor BGW. It is unfair to the people and companys who are supporting us so that we may continue to have the best cart forum on the web.

tater17 · 12-24-2008, 08:51 PM

try alabama golf cart they have a ton of older carts thay will ship it to you

harold gray · 08-11-2009, 09:03 AM

try liquid plastic, it is a 2 part mix.works great.can get at most auto stores. good luck.

sccowboy · 08-11-2009, 09:48 AM

I have used two part epoxy plastic weld before with great results. if you remove the tank, wash it out and use a torch with plastic rods you could mend the hole. I recently saw a kit in a motorcycle catalog for repairing motorcycle plastic fairings but I dont know about its resistance to petroleum products

invalidsession · 08-12-2009, 10:50 AM

Remove the tank and thoroughly clean the area around the hole. Score the area around the hole (about 2" should do it) with a sharp edged tool such as a screwdriver to give the epoxy something to bite into. Apply JB Weld to the tank and let dry. In my experience, JB Weld is an excellent medium for this kind of job. It is impervious to petrol, oil etc and sticks like sh*t to an army blanket.
Hope that helps,

Chris.

12-23-2008, 09:07 PM	#1
Phat Phydeaux Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1	86-ezgo marathon gas tank Help, I recently bought an 86 ezgo. I have repaired the Forward and Reverse switch, replaced the power feed cables to the battery and switch. But found I was running out of fuel fast after filling up. Found the dude that had this cart before me had drilled a hole in the plastic gas tank while installing new rocker panels. My problem is I need to figure a way to repair the tank that want leak after a short while or find a replacement tank. I'm open to reliable methods to repair the tank and I have no problem buying a used tank but the problem with buying used is I haven't found any on my searches on the web. Does any one have proven methods to make the repair with the hole about an inch from the bottom? Any one have a source or suggestions on where to buy a used tank? I say used but new would be ok, just don't want to pay $100+ for the new one. Thanks, Garry
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12-24-2008, 01:02 PM	#2
mfd911 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 38	Re: 86-ezgo marathon gas tank Take a look at *************

12-24-2008, 02:36 PM	#3
ruredy Born Wild Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Clover SC. Posts: 5,552	Re: 86-ezgo marathon gas tank While I like EC as much as the next guys please don't plug sites that don't sponsor BGW. It is unfair to the people and companys who are supporting us so that we may continue to have the best cart forum on the web.

12-24-2008, 08:51 PM	#4
tater17 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 10	Re: 86-ezgo marathon gas tank try alabama golf cart they have a ton of older carts thay will ship it to you
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08-11-2009, 09:03 AM	#5
harold gray Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2	Re: 86-ezgo marathon gas tank try liquid plastic, it is a 2 part mix.works great.can get at most auto stores. good luck.
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08-11-2009, 09:48 AM	#6
sccowboy It ain't gonna be easy. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. George, SC Posts: 1,480	Re: 86-ezgo marathon gas tank I have used two part epoxy plastic weld before with great results. if you remove the tank, wash it out and use a torch with plastic rods you could mend the hole. I recently saw a kit in a motorcycle catalog for repairing motorcycle plastic fairings but I dont know about its resistance to petroleum products

08-12-2009, 10:50 AM	#7
invalidsession Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Eldon Missouri Posts: 977	Re: 86-ezgo marathon gas tank Remove the tank and thoroughly clean the area around the hole. Score the area around the hole (about 2" should do it) with a sharp edged tool such as a screwdriver to give the epoxy something to bite into. Apply JB Weld to the tank and let dry. In my experience, JB Weld is an excellent medium for this kind of job. It is impervious to petrol, oil etc and sticks like sh*t to an army blanket. Hope that helps, Chris.

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