Fuel line quick disconnect fied
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Fuel line quick disconnect fied
So, I swap out my tank from a 5 gal. to a 6 gal and after completion don't you know the chrome coupler was leaking. After a few choice words, I turn to one place thatIknow has the answer (no not the stealer) HD FORUM. There is a rubber o-ring inside the coupler that could dry up or get pinched while re-installing the fuel line if you try to get it from the stealer, they tell you it is not sold seperately and you have to buy a new coupler that requires you to remove the fuel pump and float assambly because of the line that connects the coupler to the pump for mucho denero $$$. One post mention that the oil drain plug o-ring is the same as the fuel line o-ring, BANG problem solved HD part #11105, it works trust me no more leak. That said I want to once again thank the professional people of this wonderful forum. 
I keep a extra in my tool box now after fixing it the 1st time. Mine was torn from installing the line/o-ring when it was dry. Not sure if it helps but I put a little saliva on it now before shoving it up in there 
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Not sure what you might have around you in the way of a mom n pop hardware store but down here in the South we have ACE hardware. They carry a great assortment of fasteners, o rings, stainless steel nuts/bolts, even chrome fasteners. Prices are about 1/4th of the dealers prices. Everytime I go in there I spend $10 on things I think I might need one day. I agree with you about forum members, they are the BEST at helping a brotherman out. To slick up those o-rings and/or to keep them from drying out just shoot them with some WD 40.
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Not sure what you might have around you in the way of a mom n pop hardware store but down here in the South we have ACE hardware. They carry a great assortment of fasteners, o rings, stainless steel nuts/bolts, even chrome fasteners. Prices are about 1/4th of the dealers prices. Everytime I go in there I spend $10 on things I think I might need one day. I agree with you about forum members, they are the BEST at helping a brotherman out. To slick up those o-rings and/or to keep them from drying out just shoot them with some WD 40.
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I am ashamed to say it but I went there immediately too!!