Pete & Aprille Chadwell wrote:
>
> This one is an "indirect" posting... a fellow who is apparently TRYING to
> get on to the list (but for some reason can't get on) has the following
> problem that he asked me to post to the list:
>
> >...I am replacing the O-rings on my carbuerator bowl plugs. I
> >>>took out the plugs and the one was toast but the other was intact. It
> >seems
> >>>that it will be tight getting that O-ring on the plug. I'm afraid to
> >break
> >>>the seemingly brittle plug. Once again, any advice on this task? Thanks
> >in
> >>>advance for your advice.
It's no surprise to most here that the bowl plug o-rings are tight, or
that the plug itself is a bit brittle, since it sits in gasoline for
months on end. However, if the plug can be re-inserted in the bowl
without breaking the tangs, then the o-ring can be slipped onto it
without breaking the tangs. If one is a bit uncertain about that, I
suggest lightly greasing the o-ring with a little bearing grease or
light oil to prevent binding, then carefully slipping the o-ring into
place and re-inserting the plug. If fitting the o-rings breaks the plug,
it probably can't be re-installed in the bowl, anyway.
Cheers.
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