[Healeys] Leaky Banjo Fittings at Carbs

[Bob Spidell]

Sure, but 13/16" fits well.


On 3/13/2023 9:37 AM, rct2bnc at aol.com wrote:
> Bob,
>
> I think that SU fittings are Whitworth size wrench sizes...not 13/16". 
> And you can strip out the threads in the cast fuel bowl lids.
>
> Ben Cohen
> BN1, BN7, BJ8
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Sent: Mon, Mar 13, 2023 9:12 am
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Leaky Banjo Fittings at Carbs
>
> Are the washers brown or black? I believe the brown ones are the
> original type and the black ones are being proffered by some suppliers
> and may be slightly undersized. I usually, if I think of it, soak them
> in WD-40 for an hour or so before installing, and re-torque them after a
> day or so because they do take a set. I torque them 'elbow-tight*' with
> a 13/16" half-inch socket and wrench (fits the bolt head well). It would
> be difficult, but not impossible to strip the threads on a banjo fitting
> as they're coarse (you'd likely strip the carb or pump threads, not the
> bolt).
>
> * Torque settings : finger-tight, wrist-tight, elbow-tight,
> shoulder-tight and all-you-got tight.
>
> Bob
>
>
> On 3/13/2023 8:39 AM, Harold Manifold wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > I am having a problem with leaky banjo fittings on my HD6 carburetors.
> > The leaks are at the banjo washers. The washers are new and all
> > surfaces are clean and smooth.
> >
> > I would appreciate any suggestions on how to solve the leaks. Should
> > the washers be soaked in anything first? Is there a recommended
> > sealant? Is there a maximum torque for the banjo bolts?
> >
> > Thanks.... Harold
> >
>
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