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Title: diesel gnerator fuel leak
Post by: neil omalley on June 01, 2012, 11:44:06 PM

Hi folks: just had service at Bend and developed a leak from the fuel lines that were either not tightened enough or were cross threaded.  Can't get to Bend so will give a shot at tightening them myself.  What size flare wrenches will I need?  Anyone?  Once again the engineers have put the filter in the damndest place where it is virtually impossible to get one's hand.  Ergo the fuel leak.

Thanks
Neil O'Malley

Title: Re: diesel gnerator fuel leak
Post by: Edward Buker on June 02, 2012, 12:30:24 AM

If you picked up a set that covered 5/8 plus or minus you would be in the ballpark. This is the number for Cummins Service NW in Spokane. They should know for sure. 800-825-2122  I have had that same leak with a filter change and tightening the flare resolved it.

Later Ed

Title: Re: diesel gnerator fuel leak
Post by: Bill Sprague on June 02, 2012, 01:50:46 AM

If you had signed up for the Sisters rally, we could get you fixed up!

Title: Re: diesel gnerator fuel leak
Post by: Jim Nichols on June 02, 2012, 05:06:27 AM

Neil: I had the same leak, and I replaced the filter myself. Had to go back under and and give those fittings just a little more "umph". It was a year ago and I believe it was 5/8 as Ed mentioned.