Tibbits
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- Joined
- Aug 19, 2007
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- Tractor
- L3430 GST, BX1500
The top of the fuel tank of a Kubota L3430 has 2 fuel lines connected - one routes to the injectors and one to the fuel filter. There is a nipple for each hose sticking out of the fuel tank to connect the fuel lines.
Well, I noticed a slow leak on the line that connects to the fuel filter, and when checking it I discovered the nipple is broken (on the fuel tank) and just dangling. The parts diagram seems to show the nipples as part of the fuel tank? I don't want to replace the fuel tank!
Has anyone had this problem and how did you solve it? I'd like to find a way to 'fix' the nipple and connect the hose without a lot of time or money involved. Some type of 'screw in' nipple would seem to fit the bill.
As background, this fuel line does not seem to be needed a lot. I think it exists to relieve excess pressure from the fuel filter. I only notice a small leak when I fill the fuel tank completely full, so I assume some leaks out the broken nipple as the fuel sloshes over it. I'm more concerned about keeping dirt out of the tank than the little bit of fuel that leaks out. Any ideas (other than a new tank!) would be appreciated.
Well, I noticed a slow leak on the line that connects to the fuel filter, and when checking it I discovered the nipple is broken (on the fuel tank) and just dangling. The parts diagram seems to show the nipples as part of the fuel tank? I don't want to replace the fuel tank!
Has anyone had this problem and how did you solve it? I'd like to find a way to 'fix' the nipple and connect the hose without a lot of time or money involved. Some type of 'screw in' nipple would seem to fit the bill.
As background, this fuel line does not seem to be needed a lot. I think it exists to relieve excess pressure from the fuel filter. I only notice a small leak when I fill the fuel tank completely full, so I assume some leaks out the broken nipple as the fuel sloshes over it. I'm more concerned about keeping dirt out of the tank than the little bit of fuel that leaks out. Any ideas (other than a new tank!) would be appreciated.
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