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<DIV>G’day Simon</DIV>
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<DIV>When I've had that problem with carb banjos, first I've faced either side
of the banjo on fine wet & dry on a sheet of glass. I have tried annealing
copper washers with a small propane torch, but it's easy to end up with a blob
of copper! When all else fails, I use blue Hylomar sealant.</DIV>
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<DIV>Cheers</DIV>
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<DIV>Peter</DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=simon.lachlan@homecall.co.uk
href="mailto:simon.lachlan@homecall.co.uk">Simon Lachlan</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Monday, April 4, 2016 11:56 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=healeys@autox.team.net
href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net">'Healey List'</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> [Healeys] Oil seeping from distributor
tower</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>3000 MkII BT7...... <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>I’ve been tidying up the engine compartment recently.
Tightening up bolts, replacing gaskets.......trying to cure the leaks and oozes
so familiar in these cars.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>I’ve made progress, but one area is defeating me so far. It’s
the banjo where the bolt holds the oil feed pipe to the distributor tower. I
guess that rules out all you non-mechanical drive tacho guys???<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Anyhow, I took the bolt out and found a copper washer on
either side of the union. Much as I’d expected. These washers looked pretty
tired so I replaced them. Made no difference. I could get another half turn once
the engine had warmed up, but it still seeped. Not much but enough to annoy,
once I’d spent time, thought and energy on the issue.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>So, I found a pair of red fibre washers. Good fit. I warmed
them up in some 3-in-1 oil and used them in place of the copper. No good either.
(I may get another half turn once the engine’s been warmed up
again).<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>All the surfaces are nice and flat and there are no cracks
anywhere.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Any suggestions would be most welcome.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Simon<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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