Has the Briggs & Stratton 699374 Fuel Tank new replacements, there are hundreds of them for sale, solved the leaking fire hazard? Ed
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My new tank seemed to be made of a slightly different type of plastic than the original and it has been going all summer so far without leaking.
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Yes, the old one opened up at the seam. It was about 15 years old. Getting the new tank from Amazon was quick and at a great price. I'm a happy camper.
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Replacement tank worked great. Used power washer all day and no problems. Easy to install.
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I have had mine installed only a short while, but so far no problems. It seems to be very good quality.
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I. have the same condition. This winter it was running 24 h for days at a time. Checked to see if 'dead spot' was leaking propane using bbq lighter. No leak detected. Mine is 2 yrs old with very heavy usage this winter so I can't tell if this is normal wear.In any case it seemed to provide same amt. of heat as when new and cylinders lasted about same time.
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The petcocks are poor quality and leak... On my generator (same manufacturer different branding) the gas made it's way past the petcock and the pressure even overcame the float flooding the crankcase.. Simple fix.. Aftermarket inline fuel shutoff valve $5-7 cut the line install and done .I also use this to shut down the generator not the on off switch, and run the carburetor dry each time.
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Mine leaked. You might need new gasket rings. Mine always broke and didn't seal completely.
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You get one. Mine leaked fuel and actually went up in flames. Company said they would replace IF I withdrew a negative review. Save your money.
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Don't know for sure, but try contacting them about your concern. It wouldn't take much to fix the problem, just more packing to keep the tank from sliding back & forth in the box.
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I have never had a problem with the unit leaking. Just make sure the tanks are seated properly before you begin.
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I had an issue with air in the propane line check that out.it works perfectly fine now.
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I gave up continually fixing the badly designed tank made by Emerson. It was a waste on money. I replaced it with a Quick and Hot dispenser from Costco. Faster flow and it has been reliable at about 1/2 the cost. - Phil
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i lost mine too, but it seemed to function okay without leaking. however it may eventually. i would look for a replacement if you are going to keep the unit.
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If the fuel has gone bad then you need to drain and replace with fresh fuel. That point on I would recommend using Lucas to keep the rest of the fuel system clean.
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Yes, this is what I replaced mine with. I would also suggest the Briggs & Stratton Pump Saver if yours failed due to freezing.
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Good morning. It's impossible to answer that question directly... there are just too many variables.... Exactly where is it leaking? how bad is it leaking? and so forth..... That being said, this product solves a lot of problems for a lot of people... It's always worth a try before going to the expense of breaking down the engine for repair. Eric
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Initially I called GE parts and made sure that the gas range and replacement part were the right fit. I then went to Amazon with the replacement part number and received a much cheaper price. I suggest you do the same. The grill from Amazon works fine and looks like original issue.
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Did you add kerosene? Sounds like contaminated fuel (water). You need Mr Funnel. See www.milesstair.com. He has free excellent advice on care and maintenance.
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Ford did a great job of designing those fuel systems! It boils down to laziness. That reservoir was meant to be a switch for dual-tank vehicles (ranger and F series) instead of redesigning the system, they changed the switch to a filter. The replacement units will fit in place of what you have now. It CANNOT be opened and there is no filter inside. The filter caused a lot if problems so it was omitted. This reservoir is in place so the low-pressure pump on the tank can pump fuel to it and then the high-pressure pump on the rail can suck the fuel from that to the filter then the fuel rail. Again, not the best design. This part will fit your 86. Just remember to depressurize the fuel system and wear safety goggles. Ask me how I figured out that little gem of knowledge!
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Sure is -Update 8/2/14 - These leaks can be fixed. Went to Lowes and bought a small plastic fitting and 2 small hose clamps. With a pair of scissors I cut out about 1 ft on either side of the leak. I inserted the fitting, placed the two hose clamps and then secured the open area with duct tape to cover the entire opening.Works fine again for $1.50! Bought two more because I love them.