Rebuilding carbs
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Topic: Rebuilding carbs
Posted By: DougG
Subject: Rebuilding carbs
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2010 at 6:26pm
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I havent rebuilt many gas carbs cause I really like messing with the diesels, so , when assembling a carb after putting a kit in it ,is it a good idea to use a sealer on the gaskets between the bowl and top ? I have some HIGH TACH sealer thats for gas but should you use it or just clean the surfaces and put it back together ? Someone tried to fix a leak already using high temp gasket sealer and they used ALOT and still leaked !!!
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Posted By: Onslowe in Mo
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2010 at 6:34pm
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Just have the surfaces clean and that should do it, Doug. I've never used or neeeded to use sealer in that area, and if it needs to come apart again, the gasket can be reused if no sealer has been used. Just my thoughts on it.
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Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2010 at 10:06pm
As mentioned, you shouldn't need any sealer between the bowl halfs. Just make sure both surfaces are nice n' clean, and they should go back together fine....
Steve@B&B
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Posted By: Don Smith
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2010 at 12:28am
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Just an idea, check the two halfs ofthe carb for flatness. If one of the carb half were warped you will have a leak. I never put any sealer on carbs. Just clean the mateing surfaces and install gasket, be sure and tighten screws snug but do not over tighten,I was told by an older mechenic to snug the srews in a pattern similar to torqueing a head down on a engine. Hope this helps! Don in Indiana
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Posted By: mlpankey
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2010 at 6:48am
I always coat the gaskets with chap stick . its a trick i learned drag racing it keeps the gasket from sticking and allows you if needed to take apart a couple of times before needing a replacement gasket.
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