[6pack] Carbs (story - not a question)

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Great story Sloane, one I can certainly relate to more than once.
Bob.

On Fri, Apr 21, 2023 at 7:33 AM im sloane <im_sloane at hotmail.com> wrote:

> So just laughing at myself and like to share. Here's how to "maximize"
> your shipping cost on a small project. Backed the Six out a couple weeks
> ago after my yearly oil change. Looked under, no oil leaking, but damn.
> Both carbs are leaking. I've been thinking those O-rings probably needed
> replacing soon anyway. So a quick order to MOSS for 2 O-rings. Why did I
> think I could get off those float bowls and not need float bowl gaskets?
> So, oh well, 2nd order to Moss for two float bowl gaskets. Got it all
> back together with no problem. Left the breather off so I could see the
> bowls better upon startup, backed it out. Looks good - no leaks. However,
> hmmm, looks like the rear carb air valve isn't moving up and down. So, 3rd Moss
> order for 1 diaphragm. Man that thing will scoot with 2 working carbs. I
> must have gotten a crack in that diaphragm sometime a year or two ago.
>
> Happy Motoring,
> Sloane
> 69 Six
> 72 Spit (in body shop for almost 2 years now :)
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