Leaking fuel

[dpsmith]

I HAVE PUT APPROX 150 MILES ON MY NEW M35A2C SINCE WARTHOG HELPED ME GET THE FUEL CONTROL ROD UNSTUCK. PULLED IN THE DRIVE-WAY YESTERDAY AND NOTICED FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE IP. COULD NOT TELL WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM BECAUSE EVERYTHING WAS WET WITH FUEL. CLEANED HER UP AND WITH A FLASHLIGHT FOUND THAT FUEL WAS COMING FROM TOP OF THE IP HEAD WHERE THE LINES COME OUT. IT APPEARS TO BE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE RUBBER BOOTS THERE ON THE HEAD. ITS A SLOW DRIP WHEN AT IDLE BUT I SURE IT MUST BE SPRAYING WHEN AT HIGHER RPM'S. A HUGE PROBLEM? ANY IDEAS? THANKS

 

[gimpyrobb]

Mine was leaking out of the center plug. I snugged it up and have been leak free for awhile.

 

[dpsmith]

So i should tighten down on the center plug? Any idea how many ft lbs?

 

[gimpyrobb]

Well, I'd look to see which line is leaking. Mine was the center plug, yours could be an injector line. Those rubber boots should slide up so you can see whats happening. No I don't have a torque value, just "snugged" mine up.

 

[dpsmith]

IT RUNS AND STARTS FINE WITH SMOOTH POWER. I'M GOING OUTSIDE NOW TO SEE IF I CAN GET SOME DIESEL FUEL IN MY EYE. LOL.

 

[steelandcanvas]

I'M GOING OUTSIDE NOW TO SEE IF I CAN GET SOME DIESEL FUEL IN MY EYE. LOL.

A pair of Safety Glasses is probably a good idea.

 

[dpsmith]

Well i pulled the boots back and found one of the lines was leaking. As my luck would have it, it was the hardest to get to. Was able to get a line wrench on it turn it maybe a eighth of a turn. This seem to have stopped or a least slowed it down. Will get her out on the road and see how she does at speed. Thanks

 

[gimpyrobb]

If its on an injector line, you might want to go ahead and order a new set. Incase one breaks or starts leaking again. I have read from the others on here that the seals can go bad. Also make sure you have the line anti-vibrators on.

 

[dpsmith]

Where's the best place to get a new set? Memphis equip?

 

[gimpyrobb]

ODiron or Saturn, I try to send my money to the surplus places that advertise here.

 

[dpsmith]

Good idea...thanks again!

 

[vtach]

I don't recall ever seeing fuel lines on O.D. Iron??? But yes spares are good.