fuel line leak

[Wood1083]

I have a BX2370, without the mower deck. i had a stick go up and rip a hole in the fuel line right before the under carriage fuel filter. The hole is in the line between the fuel tank and the first fuel filter. Any one have a P/N for the fuel line and a procedure to replace it?

 

[85Hokie]

If I remember correctly - that is a very shorrrt piece of hose, and on top of that, a true PITA to get to.

Is the "hole" in such a fashion that you could cut it across that spot and add a double barbed union? OR better yet - get an 90 degree ball valve and place in that spot. IT will save you a lot of headache later when changing filters.

 

[Wood1083]

Yes, the entire length from the tank to the filter is probably about 16 inches at most, but looks like I would have to disassemble half the tractor to get to the bottom of the fuel tank.
I was actually thinking about installing a shut off valve for that exact reason. The hole is about 3 inches before the fuel filter. I'm not sure what the fuel line diameter is. looks like it could be 3/8, 5/16.

 

[Diydave]

Measure the line, go to a import car parts shop, and get diesel return line, to replace it. You could always chop out the bad part, and put a shut off valve, there, and while you're at it, pick up one of these:

http://www.agrisupply.com/reacher/p/51906/

Use it to pick up the branches, as you mow...

 

[85Hokie]

"looks like it could be 3/8, 5/16."

I think it measures out at 8 mm - however 5/16" will fit perfect.

I am going to do something like that .......one day soon!

 

[Wood1083]

I went with a 3/8" barbed splicer. it was a good snug fit. Had to cut out about 1" of the damaged line, but there was enough slack to make up the difference. Appreciate the help. Now I have a place to install a shutoff valve later.