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| | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 74 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 74 | I have a 56 TF that I moved the tank to under the bed. Stainless steel gas lines run along the frame to the engine compartment. I have two brass in-line connectors that are leaking fuel. I've tighten both up, but still have less of a leak. So progress, but not the total solution.
Do these connectors require Teflon? Is there something I might be missing here? Gas eating through an o-ring...???
The garage is a bit randy with the smell of gas. Momma's tolerating it... for now.
Suggestions welcome. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 255 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 255 | Check out Permatex - they have a sealant for fuel lines. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 171 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 171 | I have two brass in-line connectors that are leaking fuel. are they compression or flare fittings?
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 74 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 74 | Not sure if there're compression or flare. Is there a way to tell without unscrewing the fittings? It would be a mess! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | If it's still leaking, you gotta take it apart anyway.  Are you from Colorado? Or is the truck from Colorado?
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 171 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 171 | Is this the fitting - from your online albumn - or is that a brake line? You say it is brass. Most brass fiting are compression fitting, not all, If it is compression try giving it a 1/4 turn and see if that does it, if not then another 1/4 turn. if that dont do it get an empty gas can and a new full length of tube, drain the tank and pitch the fitting.
....David
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 74 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 74 | Fried - I used to live in Colorado. Now I reside in Massachusetts.
54barnfind - That photo is the brake line. I'll give the fittings another turn to see if that makes a difference. Thanks!!
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