Carb-Building Question: Preferred gasket sealant?
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Carb-Building Question: Preferred gasket sealant?
Over the years I've talked to a lot of shade-tree mechanics regarding the proper gasket sealant to use on carbs, and the answers have varied from "none" to stuff you'll tear metal before the gasket will ever come clean.
Considering the large amount of carb work that seems to go on around here, I wanted to find out what the local experts use for their own projects. I've been thru the carb rebuild threads, but I didn't see a discussion of sealants.
Anyone want to share their best recommendations?
Considering the large amount of carb work that seems to go on around here, I wanted to find out what the local experts use for their own projects. I've been thru the carb rebuild threads, but I didn't see a discussion of sealants.
Anyone want to share their best recommendations?
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I have never used any kind of sealer on carb gaskets. Way too easy for that kind of stuff to block important, yet tiny, passages.
Beyond the previously mentioned silicon lube sprayed on the gaskets, to prevent sticking to the metal parts, install the gaskets without any type of sealers.
Beyond the previously mentioned silicon lube sprayed on the gaskets, to prevent sticking to the metal parts, install the gaskets without any type of sealers.
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