Subject: RE: Leaky carbs (VHB 29's)
Author: Ray Hale
Date: Dec 22, 2003, 2:07 PM
Post ID: 1715570795
Richard,
I've also had this problem. The fit of these bowl nuts is really awful.
Even brand new ones. Probably a bad decision about thread pitch for this
application. New washers, even two washers, sometimes helps but I agree
with Bruce's assessment that more frequent checking of these is in
order. I've even seen red RTV on these but don't know I'd do that or
that it would help. Overtightening is a bad idea.
Ray
Richard Arimoto wrote:
Loopers: The carbs on both my loops (an Ambo & an Eldo) leak or perhaps more accurately ooze a little, mainly from the float bowl nuts. I tighten them periodically (they almost always seem to be able to be tightened a little), but the oozing/leaks persist. Obviously I don't want to overtighten. I'm thinking this is inherent to the carbs, but maybe not--anyone know of any remedies? Rich A |