Shindaiwa 575 Pro Fuel leak

[j-jock]

I have a 575 that has developed a fuel leak that I can't trace without pulling the saw apart. I don't have a service manual for the saw, but am I correct in assuming that the case gasket is also what encloses the fuel tank. Assuming that is what might be the problem, I looked online for a case gasket, and there are none available that I could find.
Does anyone have any tips on whether my assumption might be correct, and, if I do have to split the case, what would be the best way to reseal it?
I have smaller and larger saws, but this is a torquey little saw and I really like it.
Bob

 

[TRTermite]

I have a 575 that has developed a fuel leak that I can't trace without pulling the saw apart. I don't have a service manual for the saw, but am I correct in assuming that the case gasket is also what encloses the fuel tank. Assuming that is what might be the problem, I looked online for a case gasket, and there are none available that I could find.
Does anyone have any tips on whether my assumption might be correct, and, if I do have to split the case, what would be the best way to reseal it?
I have smaller and larger saws, but this is a torquey little saw and I really like it.
Bob

Beg for a manual to start with and maybe plan on making your own gasket and good luck

 

[j-jock]

That's what I'll do,
Thanks

 

[TRTermite]

That's what I'll do,
Thanks

? zkstuff ebay for gasket material?

 

[j-jock]

Yeah, thanks for the tip. I have gasket material, I was just hoping that I wouldn't have to spend the time to cut one. I don't want to pull it apart until I know I'll have the time to complete the job. This kind of leak seems to be my signature problem, as I also have a Stihl 075 AV with the same problem.
Bob

 

[stihldragon]

Do you have a picture of your 575, I might have a parts saw. The top end is all scored up. I'm going to see what model it is

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[j-jock]

I'll take a picture this afternoon.
Bob

 

[j-jock]

Here is a picture of the saw.

 

[j-jock]

Just an update on the Shindaiwa 575. After separating the tank from the saw, it was obvious that the tank had developed a crack right along the casting line between the two halves. The only way to fix the problem, would be to weld the tank (magnesium, with which I have no experience) or replace it. For now, the saw is sitting unused, although I do pull it through and give it a short run on prime. I have other saws that fill the void, but for now, with all my more necessary projects taking my attention, it will have to sit for now.