I just changed my valves and hoses that connect my fuel tanks. I used 1" hose designed for diesel, it slips on to a barb fitting and is secured with two hose clamps. I rotated the screw part of the clamp so they are on opposite sides. They are as tight as I can make them and they still weep. Any ideas?
Leaking diesel
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Use a thread sealant on the barb fitting, it lubricates the fit, and helps seal it up.
I use Rector Seal #5, available at Lowe's.
As mentioned above, verify that the sizing is correct, if the hose pushes onto the barb easily, its probably the wrong size!
I use Rector Seal #5, available at Lowe's.
As mentioned above, verify that the sizing is correct, if the hose pushes onto the barb easily, its probably the wrong size!
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I have been told that hose clamps are a no no on barb fittings.
Capt.Bill11
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Well there are hoses designed to slip very tightly over barbed fittings that require no hose clamps.
Then there are hoses designed to be used with clamps. If you have two clamps on your hose and they are both actually seated over the barbed fitting and snugged down tight, I'd say it's unlikely that is where the leak is. Especially with new hose.
Unless the hose is way, way oversized for the fitting.
Clean and dry everything off and use paper towels to pin point the leak.
Then there are hoses designed to be used with clamps. If you have two clamps on your hose and they are both actually seated over the barbed fitting and snugged down tight, I'd say it's unlikely that is where the leak is. Especially with new hose.
Unless the hose is way, way oversized for the fitting.
Clean and dry everything off and use paper towels to pin point the leak.
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Very true. I just installed one of Seaboard Marine's Envirovent on my engine. A tube of Rectorseal 5 was includes.
