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10-12-2008, 07:22 PM
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tips for stopping a fuel leak?
I changed the fuel filter and wouldnt you know it, I now have a tiny leak coming from the line at the carb.. And unless I do something, I really dont think I'm going to get ti to seal without getting anew line ad/or fitting.
ANy ideas? are lines easy to find? suppose I could use a flange tool and clean it up? ANy kind of sealer I could try? My preference would be to find a line, fitting, and filter housing all new.. are these parts readily availabe? Thanks
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10-12-2008, 07:29 PM
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Re: tips for stopping a fuel leak?
Is it a hardline? If it is try some teflon tape.
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10-12-2008, 07:32 PM
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Re: tips for stopping a fuel leak?
use a sealer called "indian head" it seals anything
you can get it at advance auto
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10-12-2008, 07:38 PM
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Re: tips for stopping a fuel leak?
if its a filter that is external to the 4barrel Qjet carb it's an aftermarket part and local parts stores have fuel filters and steel gas lines
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10-12-2008, 07:53 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: tips for stopping a fuel leak?
if it is the stock filter housing on the carb, the kind with a flaired line, then you can't add anything to the threads to seal it.
Try opening it back up, and check the sealing surface for crap. Clean it, and reassemble. |
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10-12-2008, 08:33 PM
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Re: tips for stopping a fuel leak?
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yeah, did all that, which is why i was thinking I need a new line.. will lmc have a line? I know I could bend a new one and flange it, but if I could get an oem one cheap, I'd rather go that route.
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10-12-2008, 08:39 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: tips for stopping a fuel leak?
go to napa and ask for 3/8 brake line. Measure how much you need to go from the carb inlest to where ever you need to go (pump, or additional filter)
Plan on getting 2 if you are not good at bending lines. |
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10-12-2008, 10:03 PM
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Re: tips for stopping a fuel leak?
please it is a flare fitting adding any kind of sealer will cause it to leak
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