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    • June 12, 2012 at 7:22 am #30594
      dogdoc
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        I have a small leak of fuel from the fitting on injector pump holding steel line going to the engine.  Seems to be from the lower part/nut of the fitting.  My concern is bleeding the system after taking it apart.  I do have the primer pump.  I dont want to be out of a tractor with alot of mowing to do.

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      • June 12, 2012 at 8:02 am #34739
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          Did you try to Tighten it up ? If you have to break it loose to repair it , just pump the primer a few times and you should be ready to go again

           

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        • June 12, 2012 at 8:04 am #34740
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            yes i did put a wrench on both nuts of the fitting, no change.  should i have any parts before i start to take it apart?

            thanks

          • June 12, 2012 at 10:06 am #34741
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              I have seen some of the fuel hard lines crack and leak, not sure whats leaking on yours

               

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            • June 12, 2012 at 11:43 am #34744
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                it is not the line, but coming from the fitting on the injector pump.  what type are these, compression or flare?

              • June 12, 2012 at 12:41 pm #34745
                Bob Rooks
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                  If it's coming from the “fitting on the injector pump”, that's the barrel and plunger assembly for that particular cylinder and they are not sold seperatley, and I seriously doubt that's the case. The hard lines are special schedule 120 tubing and use special ferrules and nuts, and they are all the same length. They are available through dealers and you must specify for which cylinder. Unless you are experienced in this work don't attempt a repair, just purchase with a new line. You are dealing with pressures over 2,000 psig which can easily puncture your skin and cause blood poisoning. Be safe.

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                • June 12, 2012 at 1:13 pm #34746
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                    thanks i looked at some parts pictures and i see what you are saying.  prob is coming from the fitting on the line which attaches to the barrel plunger assembly.  i will order a new line for num one cylinder.  still a bit nervous about bleeding air and having problems getting it running again.

                    thanks

                  • June 14, 2012 at 9:56 pm #34755
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                      If you are only doing one cylinder bleeding should not be a big issue the others should keep primed and start, it will run ruff for alittle and smooth out.leave the fitting slightly loose at the injector the air will push out.

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