2 line connector not sealing

[Tech Tony]

I just replaced two orings in a old two line connector, and they don't seal good, I think when it it is hooked up to the motor it will seal good, but when disconnected it will leak. I read an old post on here about a jig to completely take apart these connectors and fix them right. If anyone knows anything about this subject, please help me out. thanks....tony

 

[Crosbyman]

did you use the proper sized o rings or some that seemed close enough ?

 

[oldboat1]

http://www.franksoutboardtools.com

Spring might be a little weak, but working it a little with a phillips screwdriver might help some if it's sticking.

 

[Tech Tony]

I used 2 that I bought off ebay that said they were for this application, but you never really know. It said they were new old stock.

 

[Crosbyman]

well before going to far why not get new ones from your BRP dealer and start over

 

[F_R]

I'm frank of franksoutboardtools Two common problems: People dig around in there with makeshift tools and scratch up the inside of the seal retainer. Then it leaks because of the scratches. Another problem is wrong size o-rings. And (ahem) the aftermarket ones are wrong size. The ones from BRP and sold by Evinrude dealers are correct size. Yeah, they are over-priced. What can I say? You can also buy a generic o-ring that is close. I'd have to get my book out to find the size.

BTW, regardless of the o-rings, you should loosen the cap to relieve the pressure before disconnecting the hose connector from the motor. Old-timers love that hiss anyway.

 

[oldboat1]

Think that's Frank's younger son in the picture -- ask for him if ordering anything. The old man is getting a a little tough to deal with. (AOMCI friend down there told me last summer that he still knows his stuff, though.)

Release the pressure before disconnecting, but keep a shop rag handy anyway. Can run the gas out of those carbs like any other, btw, if that's your routine. If the connection is dry when running, I would use it the way it is. Check it now and then.

 

[F_R]

Hey!

 

[oldboat1]

​Yeah, good lookin' rascal, anyway, whoever he is. Probably one of those promo pics, like the ones OMC used to put out....

 

[Tech Tony]

Well , I took the o rings out and threw them away and went to mylocal Johnson dealer and bought 2 overpriced orings,and they work good. I did scratch around in the fitting with a oring pick, but it coulden't be helped. short of a jig to take the fitting apart and smooth out all the scratches, I think it seals ok...thank all of you for the info, I should have cone here first.....Tony

 

[ddwilson]

Frank's jig does make it easier to change them but if you are careful can do without it. Glad you got it fixed.

 

[HighTrim]

I have Franks Jig as well, have probably changed a couple hundred fittings with it, and still works perfectly! In fact, I just go down and change o rings for fun.