gas leak

Post by **Casey 65** » August 17, 2006, 12:25 pm

Hey Guys, need some help. the gas fitting on my carb is seeping again. I've tightened it several times and it's seeping again. (gas dripping on the manifold) I'm afraid I'll strip the threads in the carb if I keep tightening it. is there a sealant I can use on this application?

GLindley · Post by **GLindley** » August 17, 2006, 12:36 pm

Can't say as I've used this stuff on a gas line, and I'm not sure of its resistance to gasoline..
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Post by **Casey 65** » August 17, 2006, 1:15 pm

They have a tape for gas lines, but no retail sales. I'll call around. thanks.

ELpolacko · Post by **ELpolacko** » August 17, 2006, 3:06 pm

If it is a Holley carb you can get a new gasket for the inlet adapter to fuel bowl at any parts store.

If it is leaking between the steel fuel line and the inlet adapter you will most likely need to re-flare the steel line and replace the inlet adapter.

These are cheap and easy repairs, don't mess around.

cdherman · Post by **cdherman** » August 17, 2006, 9:04 pm

Gerry -- what carb you running? I have lots of YF and some 1101 parts. I have a fiber washer that I used to stop a similar leak with my 1101 that had loose threads.

PM or email me if you want to come over and troubleshoot/swap some parts on this weekend.

dch...

Post by **Casey 65** » August 18, 2006, 8:03 am

Thanks David, I'll plan on driving by this weekend

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