[TR] TR2/3 carb issue - fiber washers

[Wbeech]

I guess H4 and H6 kits are different.  Mine came with rubber grommets.

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On Aug 1, 2012, at 11:36 AM, Frank Fisher <yellowtr3 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> 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
>
>
> ________________________________
> 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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