Gas Leak, Gas Everywhere In Bilge!!!

stug

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haha got ur atention..



but yes I do have a small gas leak I have noticed. I have a Mercruiser 3.0 130 hp in a 1987 glastron with a alpha 1 outdrive. I had to do Head work a few weeks ago after roasting a head gasket. During that process i had to loosen and swivel the gas line. Loosened at the fuel pump top connection to turn line, to access top of block better. The compression fitting to the carb resealed no problem. But after running a few hours, I ve noticed a slight drip from the rubber sealed connection at the fuel pump top nut.


Is this a standard old school automotive fuel line rubber fitting? 5/8 line I believe.

I dont feel like having an explosion while tooling down the river.
:eek:
 

Don S

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Re: Gas Leak, Gas Everywhere In Bilge!!!

Is this a standard old school automotive fuel line rubber fitting? 5/8 line I believe.

Nope, it USCG approved Type IA fuel hose for boats. It's also 3/8" hose. Measured from the ID.

Click here for hose and fittings.
 

stug

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Re: Gas Leak, Gas Everywhere In Bilge!!!

ty, my good man.

always go to best, It saves alot of time and headaches.

:D
 

stug

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Re: Gas Leak, Gas Everywhere In Bilge!!!

hey Don after searching thru those parts, I havent found what I need

ok everybody
here are some visuals
feel free to jump in


engine2.jpg


engine3.jpg


engine3.5.jpg


engine4.jpg


ok it leaks here

engineleakdescrip.jpg


WoW
babyslothpic.jpg
 

Don S

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Re: Gas Leak, Gas Everywhere In Bilge!!!

No, teflon tape never helps anything in a fuel line. BUt it will get bits of the s*** going thru the carb and plug everything up.
What you need is a new line. See your Merc dealer, you need part number 32-14797 1 and it costs around 40 bucks. the fittings inside crack.

Sorry about your ugly kid...........Geeeeezzzzz. You created that??? No wonder you tried teflon tape, but, you used it in the wrong place.
 

stug

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Re: Gas Leak, Gas Everywhere In Bilge!!!

lol, yeah we keep him locked up in the basement

He still manages to get out though.


but ty, for the part update
 

delsol

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Re: Gas Leak, Gas Everywhere In Bilge!!!

stug-don


funny stug.
 

180shabah

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...Sorry about your ugly kid...........Geeeeezzzzz. You created that??? No wonder you tried teflon tape, but, you used it in the wrong place.

funny.gif
 
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