Fuel Pump Leak

Val
Val Member
Now that my 39 is up and running again I discovered a leak at my fuel pump Looks to be coming from the cylinder/Bullet  like piece on top of the pump in the picture posted. Either a crush gasket or an O ring I would think. I will replace and put thread sealant on it and cross my fingers it don't leak after that.  She will be on the road soon!

Comments

  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    DO NOT USE TEFOLON THREAD SEALANT!!!!!   This will eventually soften and likely to get into the workings of the pump or carburettor.
  • Val
    Val Member
    Good to know Geoff, thanks what would you suggest? 
  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    Fiber washer under the dome, otherwise direct metal to metal on the tapered fittings.  
  • Val
    Val Member
    Thank you Sir!!! 
  • Val
    Val Member
    Leak is fixed!  New gasket a little thread sealer and no more leak. Now on to the exhaust.