Subject: RE: Leaky carbs (VHB 29's)
Author: Charlie Mullendore
Date: Dec 22, 2003, 3:16 PM
Post ID: 1715571344
Never had a problem with them leaking on mine, but I do check tightness
regularly. I bought an off-brand carb kit once and was unimpressed with
the fit of most gaskets. I'd rather pay a bit more for the Dellorto kits
a be assured of the quality. I worked on an Eldo once that wouldn't stop
oozing - a light coating of Permatex 300 on both sealing surfaces did
the trick. Cheers,
Charlie
Clifton L. Smith wrote:
Has anyone tried pipe thread sealers such as a pipe tape? Is "pipe dope" a bad idea? With good rubber washers, clean threads, and proper torque, I can't think of anything else (especially since the never fails duct tape always fails in a gasoline environment. Anyone for a game of Duct-Tape, Gasoline, Water?) CS in TN, 1970 V7-Special, which stands lonely in the garage -----Original Message----- From: Ray Hale [mailto:ray.-@sfcc.edu] Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 4:08 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: RE: Leaky carbs (VHB 29's) 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 |