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Subject: Stromberg-Zeniths and sealer
From: drabik@solaris.gatech.edu (Timothy J. Drabik)
Date: Tue, 17 May 94 08:18:46 EDT
Randy Taylor writes,

>  A not so hushed gasp from over here. Don't ever use a silicone sealer on
> any part that might come in contact with gasoline. I don't care how little
> the amount of gas or silicone. The fuel attacks the sealer, and makes this 
> really icky runny glob of goo. This stuff then finds the nearest small fuel
> passage and plugs it slam up. I've had to throw more carbs in the trash
> due to hopeless silicone plugging than I care to count. 
> 

I agree in general; however I use the maximally inert stuff Permatex makes
as a sort of universal sealer, and have used it successfully before in
such applications.  I don't expect any problems, though I will keep the
group posted.

        Tim


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