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Old May 14, 2017 | 12:04 PM
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Thanks you guys ! I'll be checking into both idea's. I have an idea it's the internal o-ring. I'll post it on here when I have a solution. Thanks again !
 
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i finally got it, no leak ! I did the same thing as I did before, put motor oil on the o-ring reinstalled it+ it now does not leak. Thank God. Thanks to you guys too i really appreciate you alls help.
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I saw a link last night when doing my research that The magazine "Baggers" had a homemade fix/retrofit/modification that may be worth looking into.
Hello QC I had+ have again a leak in return fitting of check valve. I thought the problem was solved but it pours worse
 
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Hello QC I had+ have again a leak in return fitting of check valve. I thought the problem was solved but it pours worse
Have you replaced the external o-ring, or simply lubed it up, and slapped it back in there. If so, then it will always leak after a while. Try replacing the o-ring with a new one. If it still leaks, then you will have to replace the lines.
 
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