About the origin of this thread.
I finally had the time to look closely at my fuel return line fitting. After unplugging the line I started unscrewing the fitting, since I didn't feel any resistance from a possible nut from underneath, I went all the way up wishing for the best. Well, nut or not, I couldn't tell. I concluded that it was simply tapped to the ss lid and all I had to do was to clean it up, add some teflon tape and screw it back tightly (thanks Mike).
Doesn't seem to be leaking anymore, I'm not sure if it'll last (teflon vs diesel?) but I can always go back and try something different next time.
Thanks everyone for your support?
Richard
''Plume''
HC33T
Fuel return line fitting
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by warmrain » Fri Mar 23, 2007 3:07 pm
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Re: Feul Tank
by warmrain » Fri Mar 23, 2007 3:09 pm
Yacht "Warmrain" 1986 HC33T #123
Built by Hansa Yacht und Schiffbau G.M.B.H. Taichung Taiwan by Herb Guttler (last Hansa hull was #131, built 1987)
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by mike » Fri Mar 23, 2007 6:07 pm
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Past Owner Jolly Swagman - HC 43t Cutter Hull# 110 1987
http://www.eskside.co.uk/william_riley/mike_coates.htm
Past Owner Jolly Swagman - HC 43t Cutter Hull# 110 1987
http://www.eskside.co.uk/william_riley/mike_coates.htm
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by mike » Tue May 08, 2007 4:59 pm
You shouldn't have any problems with the teflon tape & the diesel, I've used it for years without any problems that I'm aware of.
mike
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Past Owner Jolly Swagman - HC 43t Cutter Hull# 110 1987
http://www.eskside.co.uk/william_riley/mike_coates.htm
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http://www.eskside.co.uk/william_riley/mike_coates.htm
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by ricardo » Tue May 08, 2007 6:01 pm
Mike, thanks for reassuring me about Teflon and diesel. I took the ''idea'' from you but I wasn't sure how long you've been testing it. And of course, I've read many times that Teflon is used with fuel lines as long as there is no heat involved. Thanks again for watching over me (from so far away)!
Richard
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