Well if the o-ring was leaking in the first place, don't put it back together without replacing the o-ring or buying a new fuel line.

 

FWIW, since HD does not sell the o-ring separately, some have found that HD pn#11273 which is the Viton o-ring that goes on the dowel at the base of the jugs fits perfectly or take your old one to an auto parts store and match it up to one that is acceptable for fuel.

 

Same thing happened to me 3 years ago on a trip to Canada. Limped into the Harley Dealer near Laconia and $2 o-ring later, bike was good as gold.

 

Do not use a hairdryer around gasoline!!!!!!!!!!!

 

john deere carries this o-ring also.

 

hmmmm ... fuel? .... a lighter?..... a blow dryer?.....

i just have one question..... can i have yer stuff?

was that wrong? should i have not said that?

 

clean the fitting really good a little piece of grit will stop it from going all the way.

 

If it is the old o-ring that was leaking it may have a little break in it. That could stop it from going on. If it is a new o-ring it could just be a little tight and need a little push. Or like stated before clean it really good. Anything in there will stop it from going back together. Good luck