I've used both and they BOTH work just great for me.
steve
52 TD
David Tulchinsky wrote:
> >Not an MG-specific question, but one not far removed:
> >
> >I am in the process of trying to resurrect a worn-out series 3 Sunbeam
>Alpine.
> > The first problem was the fuel system -- 12-year-old gasoline doesn't burn
> >(or for that matter, move) very well. So, clean the tanks, pipes, pump,
> >rebuild the carbs.
> >
> >Fire it up.
> >
> >"Fire" is very nearly the right word, because while it runs, the fuel inlet
>on
> >one of the carbs drips, right over the exhaust manifold. The DPO (who
>happens
> >to be my girlfriend's father; I'm fixing it up for her because it was the car
> >she drove in high school) liked to tighten things. Unfortunately, he damaged
> >the threads in the carburetor body. It holds, but not tight enough to
>prevent
> >leaks.
> >
> >Would something like JB Weld help seal this? Is it gas-proof? Or are there
> >any other suggestions?
> >
> >Any thoughts appreciated,
> >Matt
> >
> >____________________________________________________________________
>
> Matt,
>
> I think you are probably better off with something like a gas tank
> leak repair putty. They work just fine. I needed to use this on the
> thread on a fuel line. It held up for many years, before the car
> was junked.
>
> -Dave
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