ken ct
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1-770-478-7241 shop #.
How do I stop leak in fuel line?
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ken ct
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Not sure if he does anything with Tom W.'s type in pic. I was refering to the V8 type ford nut and ferell type. Call him he may do those also?? sorry if wrong info. ken ct.
glenn in camino
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I repaired my cast iron sediment bowls by making a washer out of gasket material, putting a little JB Weld on it and gluing it into the rough seat of the bowl. I put the gas fitting in and tightened it to keep the washer in place until the JB cured. Don't get JB on the fitting side of the washer. It worked good.
Texas Tom
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FYI to all:
I took Ken CT's advice and acquired ferrels and fittings from Jerry Grayson. I installed them today and...NO LEAKS!
If you want to ensure leak-proof fuel line fittings, I recommend you get some of Jerry's goodies.
Jerry is a frequent poster on the Early Ford V8 forum. He is not a Model A guy. However, his fittings work for Flathead carburetors and for Model A carbs. Several years ago he had a bunch of fittings/ferrels manufactured to Ford factory specs. That's what he offers for sale to us hobbyists...at very reasonable prices.
His contact info: gray1934@bellsouth.net; 770-478-7241.
Texas Tom
I took Ken CT's advice and acquired ferrels and fittings from Jerry Grayson. I installed them today and...NO LEAKS!
If you want to ensure leak-proof fuel line fittings, I recommend you get some of Jerry's goodies.
Jerry is a frequent poster on the Early Ford V8 forum. He is not a Model A guy. However, his fittings work for Flathead carburetors and for Model A carbs. Several years ago he had a bunch of fittings/ferrels manufactured to Ford factory specs. That's what he offers for sale to us hobbyists...at very reasonable prices.
His contact info: gray1934@bellsouth.net; 770-478-7241.
Texas Tom
ken ct
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Glad he worked out on your problem. ken ct.
Tom Wesenberg
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You can buy a properly made flare nut wrench, and they are stronger than slicing a part out of a box wrench.
I'm all for making my own and/or modifying tools to work but I agree with Tom. The store bought wrench is 6 point and more importantly wider to spread the force out on the fitting face.
