Thanks! I have the DYT 4000 but everything was the same. The best thing about what you did was say what size each bolt was. Saves so much tine trying to figure out what size they are. I didn't have to repair my tank but had to replace the cracked fuel line, which requires removing the tank.

@kd_enterprise3404

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and checking out the vid…

My LT2000 that I bought in 2003 has a gas leak too and I've been searching You Tube to find out how to remove the fender to get to the gas tank. Finally, yours is the first one that actually shows how to do it. Hopefully it is the same as the DLT3000. I'm also hoping the fuel line just needs replacing and not a leak in the tank.

@kd_enterprise3404

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, good luck with the repair…

I remove one and plastic welded the seem all the way around it 😊 It should never leak again and it took a hour to weld it and some materials from other tank

Thanks man. Just followed this and fixed my tank. Way easier than I thought it would be. 👍

@kd_enterprise3404

3 жыл бұрын

Nate M Perfect, have a good dAy!

I have a KZread short video on my craftsman plastic tank replacement. What I did was scrap the plastic tank and I built a steel tank that now holds 1.7 gallon. I also replaced the entire fuel line at the same time.

@kd_enterprise3404

10 ай бұрын

Very nice, great video

I absolutely appreciate your video! I have a Craftsman DLT 3000 that Sears will no longer give me a service contract for. And wouldn't you know it, this is the year I get this exact problem! With this one video, you've saved me a good amount of money. You definitely get subscribed to for this!

@kd_enterprise3404

4 жыл бұрын

Keith Groomes thanks, I appreciate the comment and sub..have a good day..

Looks pretty easy.

Awesome video thank you. It made getting to the gas tank so much easier than I expected and saved me hours of breaking stuff and removing random things.

@kd_enterprise3404

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I worked as a Sears lawn tractor tech for one summer. The grip handle WILL unscrew, just has some kind of Loctite on it. With the grip off, the shaft will slide right out of the body opening. No need to remove the shifter housing.

@kd_enterprise3404

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and checking out the vid....

That soldering gun! I have the same old Weller, was my dad's from the late 60's when he use to mess with slot cars. Still works better to this day, than any other I've used.

@kd_enterprise3404

Жыл бұрын

Lol, mine was my Dads also, late 70’s I’m guessing…

@dogsandwich77

Жыл бұрын

@@kd_enterprise3404nice! That's the only way to get a good one, to have inherited it.

NOW WOULD BE A GOOD TIME TO REPLACE THE FUEL LINES WHILE YOU CAN GET AT THEM. GREAT LOB, THANX SO MUCH.

@kd_enterprise3404

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching... repair is still good... FYI...

Very informative and well presented. Thanks

@kd_enterprise3404

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and ps… it’s still good! Thanks for the comment…

My tank, like this, have a 6"x8" hole, in upper side. This part is descontinued. If you know, how I repare this? Thanks.

@kd_enterprise3404

Жыл бұрын

I have never repaired that large of a hole, however look into actual plastic welding, it can be done, but you need the proper materials/equipment.. or start searching for a used one.

Nice work hand.

FYI everyone this happens because the tank swells with pressure in the summer heat and causes it to split. A vented gas cap will help prevent this from happening

Thank you so much

Anyone relocate the battery to rear and new tank to the front on this model ? Want to get rid of the fuel pump on my third one,any issues doing the swap ??

Good job

@kd_enterprise3404

7 ай бұрын

Thanks…

That sheetmetal is sitting down on he tank , stressed and broke it. You could see the whole seam was coming apart as you went closer to the fill spout. As you said "something is going on here".

I'm hoping this works for me. Another guy did a vid where he took half the front end off to lift the whole body to get the tank out😮

👍👍 good job explaining all you did. Thanks for sharing with us.

@kd_enterprise3404

4 жыл бұрын

OLD DAWG DREAMING thanks,, have a good evening..

I had to replace the fuel line, I am mechanically declined but was hoping someone on here could help. There is a piece that fits into the bottom of the tank that you connect the fuel line to, that little piece came out, I connected the new fuel line to it but for the life of me can not push that piece back into the tank. Any suggestions?

@kd_enterprise3404

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, I have never had the fuel line off the tank so I’m not sure at this point, hopefully someone will see this and comment, I am going to be doing a major repair soon as my engine is leaking oil. But that does not help you much right now.. I’m certain someone will have the info you need...

@abramik

Жыл бұрын

@@kd_enterprise3404 Vasoline - and twist it in with CAREFUL force as they break. There's a video on here that details this

Sir do you know if anyone makes a aftermarket tank that actually fits in place of this one ?

@kd_enterprise3404

2 жыл бұрын

I do not know, but options exist…..

@paulmoon8927

2 жыл бұрын

@@kd_enterprise3404 thank you for the reply! I’m gunna try a fuel cell in its place just trying to figure out the mounting

next time use the original jb the quick stuff doesn't hold up as long gas will eat that stuff up at least that's what it was doing on my tank

just un-screw the gear shift knob

By the way that handle can screw off just put my Vice gripps on it and then turn it I forget which Way but just try either way it will come out

@kd_enterprise3404

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Good info

@kd_enterprise3404

5 жыл бұрын

Matthew Irwin thanks for the info!

@drscubarob

4 жыл бұрын

You forgot which way?!?! (I taught my five year old like this, maybe it can help you too: "Lefty-loosey, righty-tighty.") Geez...

@talclipse

4 жыл бұрын

@@drscubarob Ive been a mechanic for 10+ years,and I get them screwed up sometimes, especially when a bolt is turned in a awkward position. It's not uncommon at all so don't tear down your fellow brother!!

@brandonrodriquez7780

4 жыл бұрын

@@drscubarob Never heard of reverse threads?

Gas leaking into one's garage sounds like a great fire hazard. Why hasn't Sears been forced to recall these defective tanks?

@kd_enterprise3404

10 ай бұрын

Not sure but sears in Canada no longer exists

You can save yourself a ton of time, and cost, by fitting an an external gas can, such as used 5-liter oil jug, and running fuel line to it, instead of the original gas tank.

@kd_enterprise3404

Жыл бұрын

That is certainly an option, had the tank been seriously cracked I would have rigged something up, even one of those atv or motorcycle mountable spare gas tanks… slap it right on the tractor hood… 😂 or on the side etc.. good comment and hopefully someone will take note.

Shift handle is threaded just unscrew it. Second that model Craftsman Is all metric.

@kd_enterprise3404

4 жыл бұрын

Daniel Mango yes, if I tried to unscrew it guaranteed with my luck it would crack in half... lol.. thanks for the comment!

...got rid of that first step safety plug....

WHERE CAN I BUY THIS IN 2020?

@kd_enterprise3404

4 жыл бұрын

Hunter Algie not sure if you mean the tank or the lawn tractor.. the Brand as best I understand was taken over by Stanley Black and Decker. Many parts and engines are standard across some brands... parts can also be found at many of the well know auto part stores..

@hunteralgie746

4 жыл бұрын

I mean the tank

@hunteralgie746

4 жыл бұрын

I broke my tank today and it’s leaking bad so I went online and I can’t find one

@kd_enterprise3404

4 жыл бұрын

Hunter Algie your best bet would be to call a small engine lawn and garden repair shop, they will have the latest info or find a used one.

@hunteralgie746

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks !!

U need to clean the deck

@kd_enterprise3404

3 жыл бұрын

Bryan Jeffcoat yes, will do!

it will never last i have tryed that it will not last no way

@kd_enterprise3404

Жыл бұрын

I did this repair in 2019, still A-Ok….

@glennfrans1295

Жыл бұрын

@@kd_enterprise3404 well you must have the touch beacuse it wil l not last an i will bet the farm on it

@glennfrans1295

Жыл бұрын

after a summer in the hot an then the cold ant going to happen it will come right a part

@kd_enterprise3404

Жыл бұрын

@@glennfrans1295 Glenn the repair does not depend on the jb weld to prevent the leak, i melted the crack closed…I believe in the video I mention jb weld provides stability to the repair area… (fills any thin areas and stiffens the area) but I’ll take the bet… 😆… thanks for the comment, I do agree if exposed to gas it might very well fail over time.

@kd_enterprise3404

Жыл бұрын

@@glennfrans1295 ok then, I tried…. I will Definitely buy a new tank or lawn tractor immediately… I’m sure after 4yrs it will fail next week… my point, do the repair without any jb weld. Fill tank, if it still leaks you failed doing the repair… if it does not leak without the jb weld then success… and firm the area up with it…