How to Fix a Leaking Generator Gas Tank

Most generators with plactic gas tanks have a rubber bushing which holds the fuels shutoff in place. Over time these fail and gas leaks out of the tank.
Part number: 519832004
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[@jeffhearrell3832]

Not said, only implied - I pulled my fuel cutoff switch and bushing out of my tank to clean my in-tank fuel filter (not part of your cutoff switch). I could not get the cutoff back in because I had not removed the cutoff from the rubber bushing. Seeing you push the rubber bushing into the tank with out the fuel cutoff switch helped me enormously! Thanks

[@kan815k]

After oiling it, you could try to left to right, up and down motion while pushing it in.

[@williamvillegas4910]

Any idea where I can find this bushing, the part has been discontinued or an aftermarket one?

[@peternicklas7243]

I have a Pramac with low hours I bought at a pawn shop, and it turns out the factory drilled the hole out of round, so I carefully ground it true as I could but if I go wider the grommet won't fit snug...any advice how to fill it in drill somewhere else? LOL

[@kenholtermann9641]

great information Jim. Ken

[@plowgirl70]

Helped me! Thanks so much for the video!

[@davidcammilleri5526]

awesome video. i have the same exact issue! thanks for creating such a great video.

[@todda806]

What is the size of the bushing? I have the same generator and I’m having trouble finding the correct replacement bushing

[@jcondon1]

Todd A not sure the size. The part number was 519832004

[@rayburnett3066]

How about a little vaseoline on it. I have seen that done on another channel

[@scottfabre239]

I will use O-Ring grease rather than oil. Hydrocarbon based oils/lubes will attack rubber compounds.

[@Tommy3429]

Yup, oil and rubber not good!

[@elcomandante9299]

I'm just surprised y the seller sold it when he/she knew the solution..

[@thcmuzik2741]

Where can I buy a bush? I have the same issue as well as generator lol

[@jcondon1]

The part number is in the description. Do not remember where I got it from. Recently I have been using the Hipa brand from Amazon. Seems to be compatible with a lot of generator tanks. amzn.to/3surpx5

[@hrdman2luv]

Oh my god; You just shove it in.