knotthereelworld Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 My oil reservoir on the jackplate pump has several cracks in it. Has anyone attempted to repair one of these with epoxy or anything else? Is there a substitute oil I can use in place of the Bob's brand that anyone recommends? EDIT: Spoke to a mechanic friend who said it can be temporarily repaired with JB Weld after cleaning with brake cleaner. Will attempt to do so and report back. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyG8r Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 Bob's jackplates use a MerCruiser trim pump, you can get a new reservoir for 30 bucks. I wouldn't mess around with trying to repair, if it's failing, probably means the plastic is weak and new cracks will keep popping up. https://www.amazon.com/Reservoir-Mercruiser-Oildyne-Replaces-854531-1/dp/B007TN55Y2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 https://bobsmachine.com/product/reservoir-kit/ They ship quick. Just rebuilt a 6" jackplate. If the tank is cracking don't repair replace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotthereelworld Posted February 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, MuddyBottomBluz said: https://bobsmachine.com/product/reservoir-kit/ They ship quick. Just rebuilt a 6" jackplate. If the tank is cracking don't repair replace. Thanks, unfortunately I am stuck with repairing temporarily. I have to fix because I'm heading to the Keys on Sunday. Bob's does not ship quick. On Wednesday afternoon I ordered the kit from them and paid extra for 2nd Day Air. UPS just told me it will arrive in Virginia on Monday. Called Bob's to discuss delivery since I ordered it to arrive Friday or Saturday and frankly, their customer service leaves much to be desired. It wasn't given to UPS until Thursday at 8 p.m., 30 plus hours after my order. If I wanted to order a new one and send to Florida, I have to pay a restocking fee to Bob's for this one that sits on my doorstep till I return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotthereelworld Posted February 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 22 minutes ago, HarleyG8r said: Bob's jackplates use a MerCruiser trim pump, you can get a new reservoir for 30 bucks. I wouldn't mess around with trying to repair, if it's failing, probably means the plastic is weak and new cracks will keep popping up. https://www.amazon.com/Reservoir-Mercruiser-Oildyne-Replaces-854531-1/dp/B007TN55Y2 Thank you. This one looks like the old model with single screw in the bottom. The one I have is newer version and I've got one on order from them, but it won't be arriving when they indicated it would. I'm heading to Florida Sunday to use the boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 Stop by Bob's on the way down through Florida and pick it up and let me know, I am in Miami and we will get it installed at my house in no time and off you go! That's option #1 Option #2 Get West Systems 6/10 epoxy in a caulking tube and use that with plastic backing plates cut out from a gallon milk jug. Oh yeah, the milk jug has curves to fit the corners too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 If you have the time take it off drain and clean. If you have a piece of starboard or you can use a plastic jug cut into strips. Use a heavy putty knife or old screwdriver with a butane torch heat the plastic tank lightly then get putty knife real hot and weld in the plastic strips. Go for functional not pretty so don't worry about looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth move Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 never heard a negative report about bob's or power pole customer support before. this is a first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 8 hours ago, smilemaker said: If you have a piece of starboard or you can use a plastic jug cut into strips. Use a heavy putty knife or old screwdriver with a butane torch heat the plastic tank lightly then get putty knife real hot and weld in the plastic strips. Go for functional not pretty so don't worry about looks. This ^^. I have done it many times at work for small plastic gas and oil tanks as a "get by" until the new tanks have come in. It has always worked almost to good as some of the tanks never got replaced. The key is to get both the tank and the filler hot enough to melt. Think of it like welding with oxy accetylene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotthereelworld Posted March 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 Thanks for all of the info guys. I ended up epoxying it and so far it has worked. Will replace when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 Good deal, enjoy the trip and post up about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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