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Re: JB Weld or similar question

To: David Tulchinsky <tulch@ccsalpha3.nrl.navy.mil>, mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: JB Weld or similar question
From: Steve Tritle <stritle@epix.net>
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 13:34:37 -0700
I've used both and they BOTH work just great for me.

steve
52 TD

David Tulchinsky wrote:

> >Not an MG-specific question, but one not far removed:
> >
> >I am in the process of trying to resurrect a worn-out series 3 Sunbeam 
>Alpine.
> >  The first problem was the fuel system -- 12-year-old gasoline doesn't burn
> >(or for that matter, move) very well.  So, clean the tanks, pipes, pump,
> >rebuild the carbs.
> >
> >Fire it up.
> >
> >"Fire" is very nearly the right word, because while it runs, the fuel inlet 
>on
> >one of the carbs drips, right over the exhaust manifold.  The DPO (who 
>happens
> >to be my girlfriend's father; I'm fixing it up for her because it was the car
> >she drove in high school) liked to tighten things.  Unfortunately, he damaged
> >the threads in the carburetor body.  It holds, but not tight enough to 
>prevent
> >leaks.
> >
> >Would something like JB Weld help seal this?  Is it gas-proof?  Or are there
> >any other suggestions?
> >
> >Any thoughts appreciated,
> >Matt
> >
> >____________________________________________________________________
>
> Matt,
>
> I think you are probably better off with something like a gas tank
> leak repair putty.  They work just fine.  I needed to use this on the
> thread on a fuel line.  It held up for many years, before the car
> was junked.
>
> -Dave


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