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Re: [Mgs] carb leaks that shouldn't be happening

To: "'Barney Gaylord'" <barneymg@mgaguru.com>, <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Mgs] carb leaks that shouldn't be happening
From: Clayton Kirkwood via Mgs <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:52:57 -0700
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Thanks Barney. However, the point of leak is at the banjo bolts in the fuel
line. Sorry I wasn't clear.

C

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Barney Gaylord [mailto:barneymg@mgaguru.com]
> Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2016 10:32 AM
> To: crk@godblessthe.us; mgs@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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