[TR] TR2/3 carb issue - fiber washers

[Frank Fisher]

i put a thin film of Hylomar on mine.
i did it first time and no leaks. so i cant say if it was the Hylomar or just good gasket fit
Frank
 

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 From: Angelo Graham <agraham at execulink.com>
To: triumphs at autox.team.net 
Sent: Wednesday, August 1, 2012 7:42 AM
Subject: [TR] TR2/3 carb issue - fiber washers
  
Hello List:
I fitted SU carb kits to my H4 carbs and was very pleased with the quality of the SU kits and the components supplied. Managed to get all of the leaks stopped and the float/needle issues straightened out. Only one problem, I can't manage to get the rear float bowl attachment point to stop leaking. The front carb float bowl with the supplied fiber washers is fine - no leaks, but the rear is another matter.
I dressed the mating surfaces with a file, doubled up on the fiber washers, bu no luck. Still a prominent leak. I have used new fiber washers each time, but still no luck.
Any substitute for the fiber washers? Something in a softer, more compliant material to affect a better seal against the bowl/carb body? What about using something like Permatex on the washers?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Angelo Graham

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