fuel leak

[innovative1]

Originally Posted by Rob Robinson

Suska we're in Savannah at Savannah Oaks RV Park. Here's a Cat site that has after hours phone numbers

4165 Mike Padgett Hwy. (formerly Old Savannah Rd.)
Augusta, GA 30906
Phone:706-790-1300
Toll Free:800-446-5131
Parts:706-790-1300
Fax:706-798-0955
Parts After Hours 706-826-2217
Service After Hours 706-481-2031

That's Yancy, good choice. They are both CAT and Bluebird in Savannah

[Rob Robinson]

Suska here's another link that has several CAT dealers in Ga

http://www.yanceybros.com/index.php/...tions#Savannah

[Crit Bliss]

we have been to Yancy bros. before, the one in Macon, they treated us well

[Suska]

Originally Posted by innovative1

That's Yancy, good choice. They are both CAT and Bluebird in Savannah

Thanks to Rob and "innovative1" for your info, we will get on this ASAP.
Good to know that there are all of you forum folks out there. It certainly has helped on this, our "maiden voyage"

[Suska]

Originally Posted by Crit Bliss

we have been to Yancy bros. before, the one in Macon, they treated us well

Thanks Crit! we just keep on keepin' on

[Crit Bliss]

Suska, that fitting will get changed out when you get back to Mass. and the fuel shop replaces that pump for you, so, if I were in your spot, my survival instincts might suggest I clean the assembled hose and fitting well with acetone type cleaner and coat it completely with 3M 5200 marine sealant. The return hose runs under low pressure. I saw Diver Larry at Sunshine Key use lots of 5200 on the dive boats. He fixed a fuel tank on the CAT powered boat and used it to repair a 2" aluminum coolant fitting that had dissolved on his other boat that had a large Cummins in it. I had another thought, I may try to put a piece of rubber fuel line over the assembled hose and fitting to form a sleeve and use a hose clamp on either end to make a seal. That would work if could get the right size fuel line and if I had a solid spot on either end to clamp down on. I would just hate to see you have to buy a pump down South when you have a credit for at least half a new pump waiting at home. Have you given Worcester a call to see what they say?

[Suska]

Originally Posted by Crit Bliss

Suska, that fitting will get changed out when you get back to Mass. and the fuel shop replaces that pump for you, so, if I were in your spot, my survival instincts might suggest I clean the assembled hose and fitting well with acetone type cleaner and coat it completely with 3M 5200 marine sealant. The return hose runs under low pressure. I saw Diver Larry at Sunshine Key use lots of 5200 on the dive boats. He fixed a fuel tank on the CAT powered boat and used it to repair a 2" aluminum coolant fitting that had dissolved on his other boat that had a large Cummins in it. I had another thought, I may try to put a piece of rubber fuel line over the assembled hose and fitting to form a sleeve and use a hose clamp on either end to make a seal. That would work if could get the right size fuel line and if I had a solid spot on either end to clamp down on. I would just hate to see you have to buy a pump down South when you have a credit for at least half a new pump waiting at home. Have you given Worcester a call to see what they say?

Thanks Crit, this crack, that we think we see, is in the metal return line, under the nut , at the base of the flair that connects to the nipple of the fuel pump. WE were looking to just replace this line. Definitely won't buy another pump. Worcester says they will change it out with a reman.when we get back, said they don't want to fool around chasing issues.
We will certainly give your suggestions a try, especially if the m5200 works on metal. Funny, I have used 5200 in jewelry and mosaics,
thanks

[Crit Bliss]

if the line is replaceable then go for the replace, if you can remove it and carry it with you, a piece of brake line purchased at a local NAPA may be a cheap way out. Watch out for over tightening any of these fittings, the metal only has a certain amount of stress cycles before it goes to Heaven.

[Suska]

Originally Posted by Crit Bliss

if the line is replaceable then go for the replace, if you can remove it and carry it with you, a piece of brake line purchased at a local NAPA may be a cheap way out. Watch out for over tightening any of these fittings, the metal only has a certain amount of stress cycles before it goes to Heaven.

We already took the line out yesterday. It still has the original tag number on it. So, with any luck Yancy's in Augusta will have a replacement. We will surely take it with us. Figured the crack was from overstress with all of the work that has been done trying to get this right!