[Mgs] carb leaks that shouldn't be happening

[Peter Chast]

copper gaskets like a brake line?


On Sun, Aug 21, 2016 at 10:28 PM, Peter Chast <pchastnow at gmail.com> wrote:

> copper gaskets like a brake line?
>
> On Sun, Aug 21, 2016 at 3:52 PM, Clayton Kirkwood via Mgs <
> mgs at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> Thanks Barney. However, the point of leak is at the banjo bolts in the
>> fuel
>> line. Sorry I wasn't clear.
>>
>> C
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>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: Barney Gaylord [mailto:barneymg at mgaguru.com]
>> > Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2016 10:32 AM
>> > To: crk at godblessthe.us; mgs at autox.team.net
>> > Subject: Re: [Mgs] carb leaks that shouldn't be happening
>> >
>> > I recommend using Teflon O-rings in place of the original cork seals, no
>> drip, no
>> > leak, no stick even after long storage, good for decades.  Find lots of
>> SU
>> > carburetor service information for MGs
>> > here: http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/carbs/carb.htm
>> >
>> >
>> > At 09:22 PM 8/20/2016 -0700, Clayton Kirkwood via Mgs wrote:
>> > >....
>> > >My 62mga is having drinking problems. I put new fiber seals on I my
>> > >carbs and they are leaking. I dare not tighten any further as they are
>> > >obviously brass vs aluminum. Any suggestions? Should I soak the fibers
>> > >in oil?
>> > >....
>>
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