fuel spigot came off from the fuel shutoff valve

[Jenya]

When I was removing fuel tank, I, obviously, had to disconnect two fuel hoses from the fuel shut off valve.
Well, when I was trying to remove one of them, off the long spigot, the whole spigot came off with the hose. I did assists myself with a flat screwdriver, but the hose didn't move at all and eventually the tube came off.
Now I have two problems:
1) I still need to remove the spigot from the hose and now it is even more difficult. I am thinking I may have to cut the hose and replace.
2) I am concerned about a fuel leak if I simply reinsert the tube into the valve body. Should I use some kind of cement?

Jenya

[oramac]

mine did that too.  I just reinserted with no sealant or anything, said a prayer, and I had no leaks.  It's happened to mine twice.  Make sure it's not bent, and that it's good and tight in the bore when you reinstall it.

[Jenya]

did you have to cut the hose to get it out, or have you never got it out and just reinserted with a hose attached?

Jenya

[Mandres]

I think it would be a real good idea to use some epoxy to seal it and prevent it from coming out again.  If you find that it leaks I believe Alphafire had one for sale cheap in the FS/T forum.

-M

[Egaeus]

I whacked mine a few times with a deadblow hammer (plastic face).  It hasn't leaked or come out since.