On 12/20/2013 12:21 PM, OlRivrRat wrote:
>        I'm dealing with a crack in a Syncro GasTank & am wondering if
> anyone
> in the Group knows what "plastic" they are made of & if there is any
> Glue or Solvent that will Weld it
>
> ORR ~ DeanB
Likely the ONLY resin system that will fix your issues would be the
Gougeon Bros. West System epoxy formulation called G-Flex.  Google it
for more info, below is  the short version.....

DM&FS

*West Systems # 655k - G/Flex Epoxy Repair Kit - SKU= WSY-655K *

a Toughened, Versatile, Liquid Epoxy For Permanent Waterproof Bonding of
Fiberglass, Ceramics, Metals, Plastics, Damp and Difficult-to-Bond
Woods. with a Modulus of Elasticity of 150,000 Psi, It Is a Bit More
Flexible Than Standard Epoxies and Polyester, but Much Stiffer Than
Adhesive Sealants. Makes Structural Bonds That Can Absorb the Stress of
Expansion, Contraction, Shock and Vibration. It Is Ideal For Bonding
Dissimilar Materials. It Can Be Modified with West System Fillers and
Additives, and Used to Wet-Out Fiberglass Tapes and Fabrics. 2-Part
Epoxy with a 1-to-1 Mix Ratio, Gives You 45 Minutes of Working Time At
Room Temperature. It Reaches an Initial Cure in 7 to 10 Hrs. and Full
Cure in 24 Hrs.
*655-K G/Flex Thickened Epoxy Adhesive Repair Kit*: a Thickened,
Easy-to-Use Epoxy That Permanently Bonds Fiberglass, Ceramics, Metals,
Plastics, Damp and Difficult-to-Bond Woods. G/Flex Is Toughened to Make
Structural Bonds That Absorb the Stresses of Expansion, Contraction,
Shock and Vibration. Glue Resinous Woods, Exotic Woods and a Wide Range
of Dissimilar Materials. Repair Aluminum, Plastic and Wooden Boats,
Kayaks and Canoes. Kit Contains 4-1/2 Fl. Oz. G/Flex 655 Resin, 4-1/2
Fl. Oz. G/Flex 655 Hardener (9 Fl. Oz. of Mixed Epoxy), 2 Reusable
Mixing Stick/Applicators, 4 Alcohol Cleaning Pads, 1 Pair Disposable
Neoprene Gloves, 10 Mixing Palettes and Complete Handling and Repair
Instructions.
Retail Price: *$29.98*
Condition: New
Manufacturer: West Systems
Model Number: 655k
UPC Code: 10811300000000
Rebate Item: 0
Description: G/flex 655 Epoxy Adhesive Repair Kit