sealing a small air leak in an augers gas line?

[mr_jman]

I'm not sure why I've been having so much trouble getting my auger to run well, and after doing a lot of mixture adjustments with the screws, there may be a leak somewhere....

How do I go about sealing a small leak? Is there a type of sealant made for this? If the leak is by the gas tank or the other end, are there efficient ways to check if there is a leak and/or stop it?

Thanks (lots of questions - sorry)

[marine_man]

For the little bit of gas line there is that runs from the tank to the carb I'd just replace the whole line if you suspect there to be a leak in it.

Have you had the carb apart and verified that the jet's aren't clogged with bad gas / junk?

marine_man

[boatfixer]

If you suspect a leaking fuel hose, then replace it. If it is leaking, it is brittle or split some where and will only leak again. Not to mention a piece of hose is probably cheaper than any sealant you buy.

[jwhjr]

Yep, I'd just replace the hose too.

[mr_jman]

I had a new carb kit installed in December (not to say it couldn't be clogged anyways) Also, where can I get a new gas line? - Would a hardware store like Ace or somewhere else have it?

[boatfixer]

If you don't have small engine shop or parts store, just make sure it is for gasoline.

[marine_man]

Figure out what size the ID is, got to a hardware store and have them cut you a piece that's the same size and length.

marine_man

[Schloogs]

I had to replace my gas line, just take the hose to the hardware store with you, they can then match the size and length.

[sparkydm]

when you get that new hose, go ahead and buy some extra. here's why .I had the same problem you're having about two years ago and i bought enough hose for at least 3 replacements. got my auger running great again with the new hose, went to red lake for a few days, after the first day of fishing drove back to my cabin south of blackduck and parked the truck in the polebarn. next morning went out to start the truck and there was a strong gasoline odor in the barn. turns out that a mouse had chewed through my new gas line causing it to leak quite badly. luckily i had that extra gas line with me. I left my auger in the barn when the trip was over because i was planning on returning the following weekend. when i got back the mice had eaten that gas line again! I still had enough hose left to fix it and go fishing again.

[Surface Tension]

What brand and model auger? If you have a SM with the gas tank that relies on hose/filter nipple to seal the tank you need to get the correct inside and outside dia hose to make that seal. You can get that off SM's site. You might as well get the filter while your at it.

If that carb wasn't thoroughly cleaned and new kit installed you'll be chasing your tail.

Depending on what carb you have you might have an impulse line going to the bottom of the carb and crank. That line has to be good and good connections as well.