Leaky line

Discussion in 'The Mixing shop.' started by Bigmarc650, Jul 14, 2010.

  1. Bigmarc650

    Bigmarc650 Well-Known Member

    The main fuel line is leaking from the bolt at the carb it's getting pretty bad can I just use thread tape or what?? It's the line coming from the fuel pump.
     
  2. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Is it leaking at the fuel line's tube nut, or between the big fitting that contains the fuel filter and the carb body?

    Devon
     
  3. Bigmarc650

    Bigmarc650 Well-Known Member

    Between the big nut and the carb body.
     
  4. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

  5. Bigmarc650

    Bigmarc650 Well-Known Member

    Plastic or rubber?? Where would I find one like that??
     
  6. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Nylon or Teflon. Not an off-the-shelf item anymore, so call Greg.

    Devon
     
  7. Bigmarc650

    Bigmarc650 Well-Known Member

    Can you pm me his contact info?
     
  8. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    He runs the website Larry linked to above. His name is Greg Gessler.

    Devon
     
  9. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

  10. Bigmarc650

    Bigmarc650 Well-Known Member

    OK now I'm trying to un screw this thing and it wont come off any tips without twisting the line and breaking it off?
     
  11. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    Hold with a line wrench on one while turning with a line wrench on the other.
     
  12. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    1" open end wrench to hold the big fitting, 5/8 line wrench to unscrew the fitting. Make sure you use a line wrench or you will round off the fitting.
     
  13. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    If the tube nut is frozen to the tube itself, several treatments of penetrating oil and mild back & forth torque should eventually allow the nut to spin on the tube.

    Devon
     
  14. cb3071

    cb3071 Well-Known Member

    I bought a pack of 10-5 nylon(small) 5 hard(red-large) at Autozone. The large ones fit my filter housing perfect.
     
  15. Bigmarc650

    Bigmarc650 Well-Known Member

    What if "my brother" already striped out the fitting nut how easy would it be to find another line, or what vise grips???:Do No:
     
  16. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    You'll either have to find another factory bent line or bend and flare some tubing for a replacement.

    Devon
     
  17. dmfconsult

    dmfconsult Devil in a Blue Dress

    This is an old thread, but having the same issue. Simple fuel filter change and with everything back it's sill leaking. It's likely leaking at the fuel line connection, not the filter housing. All threads straight and not stripped. What am I missing? Don't want to overtighten and strip threads. Stock QJet with side inlet on my 67. Thanks,
     
    Last edited: Nov 13, 2017
  18. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    If its leaking at the flare nut and it wasn't leaking before, its likely the nut isn't tight enough. As mentioned earlier in this thread, make sure you use a 1" wrench on the fitting that contains the fuel filter and a 5/8" flare nut wrench on the nut.
     
  19. dmfconsult

    dmfconsult Devil in a Blue Dress

    Thanks Jason,
    I had it pretty tight. A washer is mentioned above but I see no washer and don’t recall one when pulling it apart. To be honest I’ve not noted a washer in the past filter replacements. I’m using the correct wrenches.
     
  20. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    There is a nylon washer in between the filter housing and the carburetor body only. Are you sure its from the flare and not the housing at the carb body? The 45 degree flare on the line seals against the seat of the fitting. If the flare is still leaking, take it apart again and check both the flare on the line and the seat in the fitting. Check for anything obvious like a crack on the flare. Make sure that you didn't bend the line when you removed the filter. The line should go straight into the fitting. A tweak of the line may be necessary. Sometimes just loosening it up and re-tightening it seems to solve the issue sometimes too
     

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