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William Kelchner · 11-28-2016, 04:11 PM

Removed the fuel line from my Zenith and noticed the brass ferrule was even with the end of the fuel line. What is the secret putting on another ferrule 1/8th inch from the end and compressing it sufficiently to stay in place? Thanks

SeaSlugs · 11-28-2016, 04:46 PM

cut the line off and add a new ferril 1/8" from the end. Probably dont have enough fuel line left to do that so order a new line...

wmws · 11-28-2016, 04:53 PM

Position the ferrel where you want it. Carefully insert the line and snug it down. Take the line back out and make sure it is positioned where you want it. Then put it back in and tighten it up. The ferrel will compress around the line.

wmws · 11-28-2016, 04:56 PM

It won't hurt anything if the ferrel is even with the end of the line as long as it is on there tight and it doesn't leak.

William Kelchner · 11-28-2016, 05:36 PM

Thanks for all the inputs.
Cheers
Bill K

Dave in MN · 11-28-2016, 05:52 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wmws

It won't hurt anything if the ferrel is even with the end of the line as long as it is on there tight and it doesn't leak.

Agree with wmws.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 11-28-2016, 06:15 PM

If you put a new ferrule, make sure it squeezes the line, like a wedding ring, on a FAT Mans' FINGER!
Bill W.

Tom Endy · 11-28-2016, 07:39 PM

The ferrule can be removed by carefully splitting it with a Dremil tool, being careful not to cut into the line. To set the new ferrule obtain a bolt with the same threads as the filter screen that is long enough to screw into the top casting past where the line comes in. Slip the ferrule onto the line and set it in the port and push the end of the line up against the bolt and tighten the line fitting. This will set the ferrule. Remove the bolt. This will position the end of the line back from the filter screen an appropriate distance. If you prefer more clearance grind off some material from the end of the line.

Tom Endy

SeaSlugs · 11-28-2016, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

If you put a new ferrule, make sure it squeezes the line, like a wedding ring, on a FAT Mans' FINGER!
Bill W.

Yea thats the proper way so there is absolutely no chance it can slide off.

Quigley1930 · 11-28-2016, 10:17 PM

Bill are you still having problems. My carb is still available but the price has don rised a tad

Sewall

William Kelchner · 11-29-2016, 08:58 AM

Thanks again everybody armed with all this info I should emerge victorious..

Cheers Bill K

BILL WILLIAMSON · 11-29-2016, 10:58 AM

A TIP: When installing a new ferrule, tighten until it feels "tight". Then, with a tubing wrench, facing straight forward, push down with a straight arm, until you feel it "give" some more! A little Vaseline or light grease on the ferrule & the seat helps it "squeeze" into the tube easier.
I once did one & the line came out, while driving!! ! I "fabricated" a ferrule, with STRING & drove home.
Bill Wrench

11-28-2016, 04:11 PM	#1
William Kelchner Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Warrenton, Va. Posts: 459	Ferrule Removed the fuel line from my Zenith and noticed the brass ferrule was even with the end of the fuel line. What is the secret putting on another ferrule 1/8th inch from the end and compressing it sufficiently to stay in place? Thanks

11-28-2016, 04:46 PM	#2
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Ferrule cut the line off and add a new ferril 1/8" from the end. Probably dont have enough fuel line left to do that so order a new line... __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

11-28-2016, 04:53 PM	#3
wmws BANNED Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Coatesville, Pa Posts: 719	Re: Ferrule Position the ferrel where you want it. Carefully insert the line and snug it down. Take the line back out and make sure it is positioned where you want it. Then put it back in and tighten it up. The ferrel will compress around the line.

11-28-2016, 04:56 PM	#4
wmws BANNED Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Coatesville, Pa Posts: 719	Re: Ferrule It won't hurt anything if the ferrel is even with the end of the line as long as it is on there tight and it doesn't leak.

11-28-2016, 05:36 PM	#5
William Kelchner Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Warrenton, Va. Posts: 459	Re: Ferrule Thanks for all the inputs. Cheers Bill K

11-28-2016, 06:15 PM	#7
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Ferrule If you put a new ferrule, make sure it squeezes the line, like a wedding ring, on a FAT Mans' FINGER! Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

11-28-2016, 07:39 PM	#8
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: Ferrule The ferrule can be removed by carefully splitting it with a Dremil tool, being careful not to cut into the line. To set the new ferrule obtain a bolt with the same threads as the filter screen that is long enough to screw into the top casting past where the line comes in. Slip the ferrule onto the line and set it in the port and push the end of the line up against the bolt and tighten the line fitting. This will set the ferrule. Remove the bolt. This will position the end of the line back from the filter screen an appropriate distance. If you prefer more clearance grind off some material from the end of the line. Tom Endy

11-28-2016, 10:17 PM	#10
Quigley1930 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Middleburg, Virginia Posts: 421	Re: Ferrule Bill are you still having problems. My carb is still available but the price has don rised a tad Sewall

11-29-2016, 08:58 AM	#11
William Kelchner Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Warrenton, Va. Posts: 459	Re: Ferrule Thanks again everybody armed with all this info I should emerge victorious.. Cheers Bill K

11-29-2016, 10:58 AM	#12
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Ferrule A TIP: When installing a new ferrule, tighten until it feels "tight". Then, with a tubing wrench, facing straight forward, push down with a straight arm, until you feel it "give" some more! A little Vaseline or light grease on the ferrule & the seat helps it "squeeze" into the tube easier. I once did one & the line came out, while driving!! ! I "fabricated" a ferrule, with STRING & drove home. Bill Wrench __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"