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Old 05-10-2026, 10:19 PM   #129
Trapdoor2
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Default Re: What did you do today, that was Model A related ?

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Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead View Post
I once had a leak where the fuel line connected to the sediment bowl. I even lapped in the fuel line to the sediment bowl. No joy.

I finally used a copper flare fitting gasket. Worked like a charm.

I have a baggie of those in dead-soft aluminum buried around here somewhere. I maintained a 6000psi Helium test set for a few yrs. I think they were AN-3 though. Too small.

Actually, I have a WWII vintage USN flaring tool set too. I could make my own!
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