Diesel leaks

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Herb Gardner

Diesel fuel leaks, smells Submitted by Herb Gardner of Mamaroneck, NY on 08/01 at 01:07PM regarding Hunter 310 My first fuel leak was at the top of the fine filter mounted high on the forward face of the engine. This was stopped by replacing the copper ring under the bleed screw. The second leak is at the manual fuel lift pump on the starboard side of the engine. The banjo fitting was not tight. However, tightening the bolt did not stop the leak. It appears that the small bolts holding the two halves of this pump need tightening. How can I get the Phillips screwdriver required to do this operation to the right place? "There ain't no workin' room!" Any ideas? The smell is controlled by placing a piece of the oil-absorbant matting under the engine, but there ought to be a way of having zero fuel leaks.
 
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Sam Lust

Right tool for the job

Sounds to me like you need a 90 degree Phillips driver. (For real!) It's about 4" long, has a Phillips at 90 degrees at each end. You should be able to pick one up at any decent hardware store. Alternative is to pull the pump. Will give you a good reason to replace those pesky banjo bolts and washers.
 
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