Barrel-Sealing Piston Valve Leak Problem

Cannons powered by pneumatic pressure (compressed gas) using a valve or other release.
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spudkilla224
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i just test fired my barrel-sealing piston cannon, and i could here a leak coming out of the front of the 2" Tee. the leak is coming from my 2"X1.5" reducer bushing. does anyone know how to patch a leak coming from the reducer bushing? any help would be appreciated.
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FishBoy
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did you test it with soapy water to make sure it's the bushing?
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spudkilla224
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No, but i could hear the air coming out alot. how could i patch the leak? would bondo work?
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use epoxy and go all they way around the bushing.
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