Fuel Leak?

[mikefossl]

I have a Westerbeke 44a which has been running fine. I recently noticed a small amount of fuel accumulating in the pan. After wiping everything down, I used a few small pieces of blue towel to try and track down the leak. Attached are a few photos. I ran the engine for 15 min.

My questions are:

1. Is this a significant problem?

2. What is the proper sequent for loosening and re-torquing the injectors and fuel line fittings.

Thanks!

[erps]

If I'm interpreting your pictures right, the banjo washers need replacing. They are one time crush washers that lose their crush after a couple of tightenings. I would replace them. The smell of diesel being vaporized by a hot motor can really stink up a boat over time. You may need to replace them on all the injectors at the same time,depending on how flexible or inflexible the series return line is.

[Capt Len]

The copper crush washers are cheap and easily replaced. They are easily annealed with a propane torch if you're caught with your parts drawer empty. Sometimes the banjo fitting to pipe joint (soldered) can fail and weep a bit.