During Sanderling's recent trip from Solomons to Boston and back, we had recurring problems with the starboard engine's fuel line, and periodically had to tighten the fittings at the base of the fuel pump and where the flexible fuel hose joins the metal line. With an oil absorbing mat under the engine, I'm not discharging any fuel overboard, but it is a real bother since the fuel pump fitting is (of course) right against the outside of the boat and nearly inaccessible. Any suggestions as to what I might be able to do to keep the fittings from loosening? I'm applying about all the pressure I can with a wrench. -- Bob McLeran rmcleran@ix.netcom.com M/V "Sanderling" Docked at Point Patience Marina Hailing port: Wianno MA Solomons, MD Hampton 35 Trawler

rmcleran@ix.netcom.com writes: >Any suggestions as to what I might be able to do to keep the fittings >from loosening? I'm applying about all the pressure I can with a >wrench. I had good success with a drop of "Loctite" on the threads. But be careful: there are different types of Loctite available. Choose the one suitable for the fuel you are using and don't get any Loctite inside the fittings. It is for the thread only! George of Scaramouche