1969 Briggs 5 HP Easy Spin "Kool Bore", horizontal shaft
M- 130202
T- 0140-01
C- 6908217
This is the type with the rear-mounted tank with the "Pulsa-Jet" carb bolted to the top of the tank. The 3/4 gallon metal fuel tank is made in 2 pieces and has an interlocking seam at mid-height with what appears to have an amber-colored epoxy that seals the seam. The "leak" is actually a very SLIGHT seeping at 2 locations. I do not have fuel actually running out, however, the seepage is enough to discolor and dissolve the paint for about 3/4" along the seam in those 2 areas. In 15 years of rebuilding/restoring these vintage engines this is the first fuel tank lank leak I've encountered- I guess I have been lucky considering the age of the engines I work on!
OK- here is my question...
Is there a legitimate way (one that will last) to seal this seam leak? I cannot see any missing, damaged, or openings in the epoxy in those 2 leak areas. Whatever sealant I use (if there even is one) would have to be paintable as well. Or is it just time to install another tank?
Thank you as always,
Michael