I've always used Permatex Thread Sealant (white stuff) if I have a leaker
and it seems to work pretty good (but not perfect), even on my leaky
Rochester's. I just think care needs to be taken to apply it correctly and
allow it to dry prior to "throwing the switch."
Allen in Seattle
'50 3100
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From: "tim" <lloydt@Colorado.EDU>
To: "Ole Truckers" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2000 2:55 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Carb Leak
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> So what is a good method of sealing threaded connections in e.g. the
> carburetor?
>
> On Thu, 2 Nov 2000, JULIE HUBER wrote:
>
> > Gasoline, teflon tape, or selicone do not work .
> > Greg in Fla
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: L1Chevy@aol.com <L1Chevy@aol.com>
> > Date: Thursday, November 02, 2000 3:32 PM
> > Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Carb Leak
> >
> >
> > >Just a comment on the use of teflon tape....when I installed my dual
> > >Rochesters, I wrapped the fittings in tape. Everything worked fine for
> > months
> > >and then the engine started running bad...would barely run...when I
took
> > the
> > >carb apart, I found a little tiny piece of tape clogging a passage. I
> > >mentioned it to a mechaic and he told me that its not wise to use any
kind
> > of
> > >tape on carbs for this exact reason. Good luck to you..
>
> Tim Lloyd, omaha@tmbg.org
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