1976 mercury 115 trim leak

[fishdog4449]

Hey guys,
I have a pretty steady leak here (drip drip drip) coming from this fitting when trimmed up or down, any idea why? There was no o-ring or gasket of any kind, maybe theres supposed to be one? Thanks in advance!

[bhile]

No gaskets or O rings used. The flare at the bottom is what is suppose to seal it. Make sure its not cross threaded and has to be very tight.

[MERCURY for life]

clean the flare real good even the back side of the flare , any debre or burr can cause a leak , if all else fails cut or flare and reflare it with a flaring tool , the flare u have is called a double flare and can be done with a flaring tool

[fishdog4449]

thanks!