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Bob,
I think that SU fittings are Whitworth size wrench sizes...not 13/16". And =
you can strip out the threads in the cast fuel bowl lids.
Ben CohenBN1, BN7, BJ8
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, Mar 13, 2023 9:12 am
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Leaky Banjo Fittings at Carbs
Are the washers brown or black? I believe the brown ones are the=20
original type and the black ones are being proffered by some suppliers=20
and may be slightly undersized. I usually, if I think of it, soak them=20
in WD-40 for an hour or so before installing, and re-torque them after a=20
day or so because they do take a set. I torque them 'elbow-tight*' with=20
a 13/16" half-inch socket and wrench (fits the bolt head well). It would=20
be difficult, but not impossible to strip the threads on a banjo fitting=20
as they're coarse (you'd likely strip the carb or pump threads, not the=20
bolt).
* Torque settings : finger-tight, wrist-tight, elbow-tight,=20
shoulder-tight and all-you-got tight.
Bob
On 3/13/2023 8:39 AM, Harold Manifold wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am having a problem with leaky banjo fittings=C2=A0on my HD6 carburetor=
s.=20
> The leaks are at the banjo washers. The washers are new and all=20
> surfaces are clean and smooth.
>
> I would appreciate any suggestions on how to solve the leaks. Should=20
> the washers be soaked in anything first? Is there a recommended=20
> sealant? Is there a maximum torque=C2=A0for the banjo bolts?
>
> Thanks.... Harold
>
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>Bob,
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<div>I think that SU fittings are Whitworth size wrench sizes...not 13/16".=
And you can strip out the threads in the cast fuel bowl lids.</div>
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<div>Ben Cohen</div>
<div>BN1, BN7, BJ8</div>
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<br>
<br>
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size=3D"2">-----Original Message-----<br>
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net><br>
To: healeys@autox.team.net<br>
Sent: Mon, Mar 13, 2023 9:12 am<br>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Leaky Banjo Fittings at Carbs<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">Are the washers brown or black? I believe the brown ones a=
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red by some suppliers <br clear=3D"none">and may be slightly undersized. I =
usually, if I think of it, soak them <br clear=3D"none">in WD-40 for an hou=
r or so before installing, and re-torque them after a <br clear=3D"none">da=
y or so because they do take a set. I torque them 'elbow-tight*' with <br c=
lear=3D"none">a 13/16" half-inch socket and wrench (fits the bolt head well=
). It would <br clear=3D"none">be difficult, but not impossible to strip th=
e threads on a banjo fitting <br clear=3D"none">as they're coarse (you'd li=
kely strip the carb or pump threads, not the <br clear=3D"none">bolt).<br c=
lear=3D"none"><br clear=3D"none">* Torque settings : finger-tight, wrist-ti=
ght, elbow-tight, <br clear=3D"none">shoulder-tight and all-you-got tight.<=
br clear=3D"none"><br clear=3D"none">Bob<br clear=3D"none"><br clear=3D"non=
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023 8:39 AM, Harold Manifold wrote:<br clear=3D"none">> Hello,<br clear=
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o fittings on my HD6 carburetors. <br clear=3D"none">> The leaks ar=
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