Johnson 6 fuel leak

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dfb

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Bulb on my 1967 Johnson 6 doesn't get hard. When pumping sounds like air is getting into line with gas. Engine will run for about 5 min then stop (fuel starve?). I noticed gas leaking at connection between line and gas tank (6 gallon metal tank) when pumping bulb. I bought new fuel line, bulb and connectors but the leak at the line/tank interface persists with pumping bulb. Can the male adaptor on the gas tank go bad? The male adaptor is part of the gas level indicator and can't be separately removed. The newer tanks have a threaded port to put in new male connectors on the tank. Any advise appreciated. I hope I don't have to buy a new tank. I'm sentimental towards the old metal tank.
 
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Bob in Calif.

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Re: Johnson 6 fuel leak

Are you using genuine OMC connectors or aftermarket ones? I have had the same "leakage" problem on several of my motors when I have used after market connectors. I spent a little more and got OMC factory connectors and that cured my problems. If you are using factory parts, disregard this reply. ...Bob in Calf...
 
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wezie

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Re: Johnson 6 fuel leak

Sometimes the after market connectors are about the right size, but?<br />If it is leaking gas, it is most likely sucking air vs gas into the line.<br />There may be a filter on the bottom of the fuel pick up inside the tank. If so, it may get blocked and no fuel to the motor.<br />But I would bet on the air leak.
 
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