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Old 01-24-2013, 12:52 PM   #41
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Do you have an email address for Jerry Grayson?

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Old 01-24-2013, 12:57 PM   #42
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Do you have an email address for Jerry Grayson?

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Not sure if he does anything with Tom W.'s type in pic. I was refering to the V8 type ford nut and ferell type. Call him he may do those also?? sorry if wrong info. ken ct.
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Old 01-24-2013, 10:46 PM   #43
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I repaired my cast iron sediment bowls by making a washer out of gasket material, putting a little JB Weld on it and gluing it into the rough seat of the bowl. I put the gas fitting in and tightened it to keep the washer in place until the JB cured. Don't get JB on the fitting side of the washer. It worked good.
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Old 02-04-2013, 09:13 PM   #44
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FYI to all:

I took Ken CT's advice and acquired ferrels and fittings from Jerry Grayson. I installed them today and...NO LEAKS!

If you want to ensure leak-proof fuel line fittings, I recommend you get some of Jerry's goodies.

Jerry is a frequent poster on the Early Ford V8 forum. He is not a Model A guy. However, his fittings work for Flathead carburetors and for Model A carbs. Several years ago he had a bunch of fittings/ferrels manufactured to Ford factory specs. That's what he offers for sale to us hobbyists...at very reasonable prices.

His contact info: [email protected]; 770-478-7241.

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Old 02-04-2013, 09:55 PM   #45
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FYI to all:

I took Ken CT's advice and acquired ferrels and fittings from Jerry Grayson. I installed them today and...NO LEAKS!

If you want to ensure leak-proof fuel line fittings, I recommend you get some of Jerry's goodies.

Jerry is a frequent poster on the Early Ford V8 forum. He is not a Model A guy. However, his fittings work for Flathead carburetors and for Model A carbs. Several years ago he had a bunch of fittings/ferrels manufactured to Ford factory specs. That's what he offers for sale to us hobbyists...at very reasonable prices.

His contact info: [email protected]; 770-478-7241.

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Glad he worked out on your problem. ken ct.
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Old 02-23-2018, 06:39 AM   #46
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Why not just sacrafice 1 box wrench . Cut an opening to fit over tube and you are good to go. That is what yard sales are for

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Old 02-23-2018, 07:47 AM   #47
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Why not just sacrafice 1 box wrench . Cut an opening to fit over tube and you are good to go. That is what yard sales are for

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You can buy a properly made flare nut wrench, and they are stronger than slicing a part out of a box wrench.
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Why not just sacrafice 1 box wrench . Cut an opening to fit over tube and you are good to go. That is what yard sales are for

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You can buy a properly made flare nut wrench, and they are stronger than slicing a part out of a box wrench.
I'm all for making my own and/or modifying tools to work but I agree with Tom. The store bought wrench is 6 point and more importantly wider to spread the force out on the fitting face.
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Certain crowfoot sockets work pretty good on fuel lines, they're nice and thick:
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