How does this fitting work

[Huddleston]

The attached picture is the fitting where the fuel line is attached to the gas tank. It is supposed to be a quick connect fitting. Does anyone know how this think works? I need to disconnect the line from the tank.

 

[cuznjohn]

looking

looking at it i would say push in and twist

 

[coz]

special tool

i believe you need a special tool to release it.

 

[NancysToy]

These high pressure fittings take a special tool. Not sure if they are the same as the automotive ones, but try your local auto parts store.

 

[Huddleston]

These high pressure fittings take a special tool. Not sure if they are the same as the automotive ones, but try your local auto parts store.

Thanks for the reply. I was afraid that was the case. Hopefully they will have the tool.

 

[Huddleston]

I figured it out! No tool needed.

I wanted to check this fitting in light of the posts on here about it leaking. My gas tank had dirt accumulated in spots where it looked like some type of oily substance had caught dirt. The attached picture shows where a small tab is located. I pulled the tab out of its notch and the fitting came loose so that I could pull it off. What I also noticed was that a wire tie went around the fuel line and a cable. That tie was holding the fitting at a slight angle, so I cut the tie and squared it up. I then replaced the wire tie so that the fitting remained square. I don't know whether it had been leaking or not. But, I fired up the engine and ran it for a while with a paper towel under the fitting. There is no fuel leaking while running or when the engine shuts off. I am satisfied that it is ok and not leaking. I just wanted to check it. I just thought I'd pass this along.