Fuel line question wrt fittings

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Fuel line question wrt fittings

Post by dcartledge » Fri Nov 15, 2019 5:59 am

The 90 degree elbow fitting for the fuel line connection from the tank to the line underneath the Jeep is leaking.

It is a flared brass female elbow (both sides) and one side is not sealing against the fuel line flare.

Question is where can I get one of these elbows and what exactly do I ask for?

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Fuel line question wrt fittings

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Nov 15, 2019 7:59 am

It is a 90 Degree Inverted Flared Elbow for 5/16" Tubing. Weatherhead 502x5. :wink:
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Re: Fuel line question wrt fittings

Post by dcartledge » Fri Nov 15, 2019 9:29 am

Thanks Joel - that’s what I’ve been looking for but no one seems to have one - is the weather head number a manufacturer?

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Re: Fuel line question wrt fittings

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Nov 15, 2019 1:39 pm

502X5 is the Weatherhead No. Carquest, NAPA, Auto Zone, Tru-Value, or any truck shop Parts Counter should be able to cross it over.
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Re: Fuel line question wrt fittings

Post by dcartledge » Tue Nov 19, 2019 5:14 am

Thank you sir!
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Re: Fuel line question wrt fittings

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Dec 06, 2019 4:29 am

How did you make out on the fitting? Good idea to keep spare brass fittings.
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Re: Fuel line question wrt fittings

Post by jnissen » Wed Dec 11, 2019 5:49 pm

I had good luck finding odd brass fittings here:
https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/brass.html
or
https://www.hydraulicsdirect.com/brass- ... s/2180.htm

Most good hydraulic hose shops will have a variety.
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