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Title: GENERATOR Fuel line is leaking
Post by: reece1975 on October 08, 2020, 11:23:57 pm
Has anyone had to replace a leaking generator fuel line? Any suggestions.   
Title: Re: GENERATOR Fuel line is leaking
Post by: craneman on October 08, 2020, 11:27:45 pm
If it is long enough cut it back and re-clamp until you have the time to change the hose. Also you can splice with a union if needed.
Title: Re: GENERATOR Fuel line is leaking
Post by: John Haygarth on October 08, 2020, 11:29:09 pm
Simple fix, just cut that end off and make sure the fitting does not have any scratches on the barbs. Use the correct size clamp too.
John h
Title: Re: GENERATOR Fuel line is leaking
Post by: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart on October 09, 2020, 12:57:13 am
Here is my post from a year ago. I had another from the time I did it but too late tonight and I can't find it.

Generator Fuel Line Replacement (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=38241.msg371089#msg371089)

Pierce
Title: Re: GENERATOR Fuel line is leaking
Post by: Twig on October 09, 2020, 07:08:10 am
That has already been repaired. Those don't come with hose clamps. I say it's time to pull a new hose.
Title: Re: GENERATOR Fuel line is leaking
Post by: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart on October 09, 2020, 11:14:13 am
Our generator fuel line had different sized fittings at each end for different size hose. I used full wrap F.I. style clamps on all ends. The clamps in the photo are poor as they damage the hose and may introduce air into the system.

Pierce
Title: Re: GENERATOR Fuel line is leaking
Post by: John Haygarth on October 09, 2020, 12:02:24 pm
Why not just cut off that crappy looking end and push fitting back in. I do agree that this particular style does not need a clamp but putting the style clamp on and just tensioning it so it does not rotate will not harm the hose. Why change line if it can be fixed by doing above. Seems to me to be a no brainer actually but,,, ,
Johnh
Title: Re: GENERATOR Fuel line is leaking
Post by: Michelle on October 09, 2020, 01:17:30 pm
Is this a 2000 (based on one of your previous posts)?

Are the fuel lines original?  If they are, you're on borrowed time with all of them and it would be well worth doing them all at once (not just genset but main engine and possibly AquaHot (if so equipped) as well.

There are a fair number of posts about what fuel line to use, etc.

You might want to put your coach in your signature - makes it easier to get help that pertains to that specific year/model
Title: Re: GENERATOR Fuel line is leaking
Post by: reece1975 on October 10, 2020, 09:00:58 am
the fitting is not leaking. There is a small pinhole leak that is occurring about 6 inches back from the bras fitting. I wanted to know if anyone had to replace it and how do you gain access to where the fuel line connects to the fuel tank.
Title: Re: GENERATOR Fuel line is leaking
Post by: Michelle on October 10, 2020, 09:21:22 am
the fitting is not leaking. There is a small pinhole leak that is occurring about 6 inches back from the bras fitting. I wanted to know if anyone had to replace it and how do you gain access to where the fuel line connects to the fuel tank.

Search found (among others)

Generator Fuel Hose Replacement (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=10888.msg68298#msg68298)

Generator Fuel lines (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=20335.msg147552#msg147552)

Generator Fuel Line Replacement (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=38241.msg371150#msg371150)

Replacing Generator fuel line on '99 U320 (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=14104.msg80678#msg80678)

Replacing 1997 fuel lines (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=7342.msg31806#msg31806)

New Fuel Lines Without Removing Fuel Tank (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=36784.msg351650#msg351650)

Parker HTFL-8B Fuel hose.. (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=22181.msg167820#msg167820)

Those are the top discussions for "most relevant" when searching on replacing fuel lines
Title: Re: GENERATOR Fuel line is leaking
Post by: Travelin' Man (RIP) on October 10, 2020, 09:37:19 am
According to Parker using an exterior clamp on a Push Lok fitting can damage its sealing integrity.

https://www.parker.com/static_content/docs/ParkerStore2014/Global%20Assets/PDFs/Product%20Info/4281_B1_Push-Lok.pdf
Title: Re: GENERATOR Fuel line is leaking
Post by: Twig on October 10, 2020, 10:34:10 am
If you were to specify your particular coach in your profile, you could probably get more specific help from someone who owns the same model. Not all Foretravels are the same.