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float bowl gaskets
Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 7:59 pm
by timbo
just serviced my carbs wow what a big difrance in peformance. was like a sand pit in ther :/ any way i need some float bowl gaskets as i have a bit for a fuel leek. who ever did it befor silliconed them and just arnt keeping a tight seal now. if any one has got some i would be very grateful.
many thanks
tim
Re: float aowl gaskets
Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 8:09 pm
by Yakama
Google Hylomar Blue, its a petrol resistant gasket goo it should work fine
Re: float bowl gaskets
Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 9:04 am
by blueflag
Works a treat, just use it really sparingly, you dont want to put it on like toothpaste and end up clogging a jet!
Re: float bowl gaskets
Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2010 12:42 pm
by timbo
Ok nice one I will give it a go
Re: float bowl gaskets
Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 12:15 am
by MrLogoHead
I bought some from david silvers recently...had to buy the gasket set as they dont sell those seals individually. Costs around £17 a set and if your changing all 4, will cost a bit!
Re: float bowl gaskets
Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 10:43 pm
by timbo
I took the carbs of today and used some Hylomar Blue on the float bowl gaskets and it's done the trick :) no more leeks for me well not at te mo lol.
Thanks everyone for the advice