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Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
New member
Username: 4re_gt4
Post Number: 14
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, May 06, 2002 - 6:24 pm: | |
Lead plug? Didn't notice it.
I think I may have answered my own question. I removed the carb tops, and took a file to the gasket sealing surface. They had definite low spots. I'd estimate that I took perhaps .005" off. I then used a little bit of the good old Permatex #2 non-harding on the gasket. One carb still has a very slight seepage, but I put very little Permatex on that one.
And, yes, I used the proper Weber gasket. |
magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member
Username: Magoo
Post Number: 2682
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Friday, May 03, 2002 - 11:45 pm: | |
They really need to be tight. The carb. top should be removed to get a good torque on the nut. But be sure the leak isn't the small lead plug up toward the top side of the inlet leaking very slowly down over the inlet. If so just use a small punch the same size as the hole and lightly tap the plug in the center to spread the lead out, thus sealing it. |
Bill Sebestyen (Bill308)
Junior Member
Username: Bill308
Post Number: 212
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, May 03, 2002 - 6:29 pm: | |
Raw gas leakage is not acceptable. Did you use OEM Weber gaskets?
I don't think teflon is the answer here. Sealing should occur between the head of the brass fitting and its mating surface. I hate to suggest it but mabe a little silicone sealer on both side of the gasket will work. The best solution is the proper gasket. |
Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
New member
Username: 4re_gt4
Post Number: 13
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Friday, May 03, 2002 - 12:22 am: | |
3 of my 4 carbs are leaking around the inlet filter. I recently replaced these filters, with new gasket. All looked OK, and I have repeatedly tightened them. It seems the leaks keep getting worse! Yikes! Ideas? Maybe Teflon tape on the threads? |