Simi 60
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- Joined
- Jul 1, 2016
- Messages
- 5,482
- Location
- Australia
- Vessel Make
- Milkraft 60 converted timber prawn trawler
Inadvertantly banged the fuel line in some weather a few days back and noticed today a leak.
Tightened, no joy so pulled what I thought was the leaker apart (lower nut) and put some sealant (577) around the olive and tightened.
A few hours later, open tap and its obvious its the next compression fitting up which is not an olive but a flare.
Have given it the same treatment but I am wondering, why does the compression nut have holes in it?
What function, apart from leaking diesel, do they serve?
Hopefully its fixed, overnight to set before I turn the tap.
Tightened, no joy so pulled what I thought was the leaker apart (lower nut) and put some sealant (577) around the olive and tightened.
A few hours later, open tap and its obvious its the next compression fitting up which is not an olive but a flare.
Have given it the same treatment but I am wondering, why does the compression nut have holes in it?
What function, apart from leaking diesel, do they serve?
Hopefully its fixed, overnight to set before I turn the tap.