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final fix turns out there is a blanking plug on the backside of the manifold block. That side is clamped to the support post with a cushion piece of rubber. the fluid was leaking out of the loose plug and weeping over to the boss fitting, making it look like the fitting was the leaker. The field Newell guys were helping me out on several issues and I think his nickname is goose, suggested to look on the back side of the block! Hurray.