The rebuilt carb I recently got through my FLAPS had the input connection 
threads repaired with a heli-coil.  The fitting seems to fit very well and I 
wrapped the threads with 3 or 4 wraps of teflon tape, but still weeps fuel 
from around the fitting.  I have torqued this thing down firmly, but still a 
weep.  It is not the gasket, it is weeping around the fitting.  What can I 
do?  I'm almost afraid to use any type of sealer that might get into the main 
or idle jets.  Anyone else had this happen?  How do you seal heli-coils?
Mike Klepp
'48 3100
Wichita Falls, TX
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