Re: another tank query

[Glenn Merrell <gmerrel@domain.elided>]

Hello Brian,
	I have not checked yet, but this "bulb" is most likely a flare compression
fitting.  It seals "gas" tight when tightened to spec.  I'll bet if you look on
the nut side, there is a mating flare.

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"Brian A.Tink" wrote:
> 
> Gents
> 
> The fuel pipe exiting from the fuel tank has a bulb on it.  The purpose of which would be to stop the pipe from falling into the tank and the second reason to form a point on which the securing nut has something on which to press.
> 
> Question:  is the suppose to be an "O" ring in the opening to form a seal??
> 
> forever staggering onwards.
> 
> brian