Carb on the way back!!!!
12-10-2013, 02:37 PM
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Racer
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Carb on the way back!!!!
Hello fellow C3's,
My Qjet is on it's way back from the rebuilders and I have two questions for the Forum panel of experts...
1....Is there anything needed for the threaded portion of the fuel line nut to the carb such as Teflon tape or thread seal etc????
2....Same question for the carb to intake manifold gasket?????
As always...thanks in advance for your timely and professional support..
mk's78 Mike
My Qjet is on it's way back from the rebuilders and I have two questions for the Forum panel of experts...
1....Is there anything needed for the threaded portion of the fuel line nut to the carb such as Teflon tape or thread seal etc????
2....Same question for the carb to intake manifold gasket?????
As always...thanks in advance for your timely and professional support..
mk's78 Mike
12-10-2013, 03:12 PM
#2
1. Normally no.
2. The gasket is used dry.
2. The gasket is used dry.
12-10-2013, 04:34 PM
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A lot of people say to run carb-to-intake gaskets dry, but I have this thing about putting stuff on gaskets. Lately, I have been having great luck with Permatex Copper Spray-a-Gasket. It seals well, and when it's time to remove the gasket, it stays stuck to the gasket, not the intake. I used High-Tack for years, if you use Felpro Karropak gasket material, it stays stuck to the gasket when you remove it, but it's kind of messy to work with when you're installing. I know, some folks will call me Bubba for doing it, but hey, I hate leaks!
Scott
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12-10-2013, 04:58 PM
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I use anti seize on line threads, a little on male and female. The threads do not do the sealing, the flare does. The anti seize lubes the threads which allows them to tighten evenly and will allow you to remove them easily in the future. Put some on the tubing where the nut fits also. mike...
12-10-2013, 06:52 PM
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Drifting
The fuel inlet seals via the flare, not the threads. No Teflon tape! Use a little white grease as a lubricant. And hold the 1" fitting while tightening the inlet with your flare wrench.
12-11-2013, 09:55 AM
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That's correct. Do not use Teflon tape - that's for pipe threads. Put a little assembly lube on the back side of the tube flare and on the threads to prevent galling and to allow proper torque of the inverted flare nut. The carb gaskets are installed dry. Don't over-tighten the carb hold-down hardware.
Lars
12-11-2013, 01:51 PM
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Melting Slicks
I use anti seize on line threads, a little on male and female. The threads do not do the sealing, the flare does. The anti seize lubes the threads which allows them to tighten evenly and will allow you to remove them easily in the future. Put some on the tubing where the nut fits also. mike...
12-21-2013, 10:28 AM
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Drifting
I use anti seize on line threads, a little on male and female. The threads do not do the sealing, the flare does. The anti seize lubes the threads which allows them to tighten evenly and will allow you to remove them easily in the future. Put some on the tubing where the nut fits also. mike...
Fred
12-21-2013, 11:13 AM
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I use anti seize on line threads, a little on male and female. The threads do not do the sealing, the flare does. The anti seize lubes the threads which allows them to tighten evenly and will allow you to remove them easily in the future. Put some on the tubing where the nut fits also. mike...