Mike:
Just a question: Did you tell the hardware store they were for fuel? If they supplied EPDM type o-rings, the fuel will break down the material, and you will have leaks again. I work for Bosch Rexroth (yes, sort of the same Bosch that makes parts our cars don't like, only I work for the hydraulics division) and I've seen first hand what catastrophies the wrong type of o-ring can cause. Viton or Buna will be fine. You might want to call the hardware store and make sure they did NOT supply EPDM. Sincerely, "Lord of the O-Rings", Adam |
Hello! BillBoost37
I removed the O-Rings with a pick from the female side,the clip stayed on the male or tubing. There were 2 o-rings, a Yellow one in the innermost part of the female part, and a Orange o-ring that was further to the outside,they were Hell to get in and it took three attempts but I Got It! :lol: For future info the O-rings were RA#12 at the hardware store! Thanks Again! |
I'll stress something that has been mentioned here already...
MAKE SURE THE O-RINGS ARE RATED FOR FUEL. This is a SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD potential. |
Hi! guys
I did get O-rings that are rated for fuel lines! I live in the Country and the Hardware Store is also a Hugh old Style Auto Parts, Like we all used to have before the Discount Auto Zones and Hi-Low-OReilly's. The guys their actually know what they're talking about and took the time to Match up the O-rings for me! Oh! That # was BA 12 not RA, I think :? . Oh Well, it's fixed. ;) Thank for all the info and Help! |
Like mentioned and you've confirmed.. We can't stress enough to all that might read this thread about ensuring the o-rings used in the fuel lines are made for fuel.
Most o-rings would be slowly eaten away by the gasoline and then a pressure leak would occur, spraying fuel all over a hot engine and exhaust. In this case, fuel o-rings were gotten at the Auto/Hardware store. Glad to hear you were able to get it fixed up and back on the road. |
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