'83 4bbl leak at compression fitting

[1carguy]

HI all,

I've got a fuel leak where the fuel line comes into the carb ..It appears to be the compression fitting. I've looked closely at the fitting and the "seat" in the carb and don't see any nicks or scratches. I've tightened the fitting real tight - afraid to tighten any more for fear of stripping the threads.

Anybody got idea(s) on how to get the goofy thing to stop leaking?

Thanks

[gt4494]

The quickest, easiest and cheapest but not necessarily the safest way is to use a small amount of gas impermeable sealant om the threads.

[richpet]

It's no less safe than other methods. It will either stop/slow the leak or it won't. It shouldn't be worse.

But even if it looks smooth, you might gently emery the sealing surfaces just to ensure smoothocity.

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[Foxy 83.5]

I had same leak years ago. I strongly recommend Gasoila sealant. Worked perfectly and hasn’t leaked a drop since. Available on Amazon and at home supply stores.

[1carguy]

I had same leak years ago. I strongly recommend Gasoila sealant. Worked perfectly and hasn’t leaked a drop since. Available on Amazon and at home supply stores.

Hey Foxy,
Before I read your post (THANKS), I tried some anti-seize compound on the threads. That allowed me to get the fitting tighter. I got it tight, then loosened it a bit, tightened again, loosened again, did that routine several times, each time getting the fitting a little tighter. No more leaks. If the goofy thing leaks again, I will try the Gasoila. Thanks again

[Foxy 83.5]

That great! Gasoila has Teflon in it, so that’s probably part of why it worked for me. Glad to hear you solved your problem. Happy motoring!