Ok so I got some tips from this board on why all the fuel in my carb disappears after a couple of days of the car sitting (yes its doing that a LOT now during the winter unfortunately...).. It appears that I should "epoxy my plugs" Now, with regards to the image on this page: http://www.442.com/tech/rochparts.html Exactly which parts needs to be fixed and would regular two-component epoxy suffice? Also, would it be better to remove the carb from the car first or to leave it? Thanks for any tips!
You will have to removed the carb from the car in order to get to the "Jet" wells that need epoxied. When you have the main body stipped down, you will see (for lack of a better word) two tits that stick out about 3/8's of an inch. This is were the jets set. You will need to scuff them up a bit with some emery cloth or sand paper and then epoxy them. Any auto parts 2 part epoxy should work. Just make sure you let it cure before putting it back together and sumurge it in fuel. If your still not sure once you have the carb apart ...... let me know and I'll take some pics.
you mean these??? you will need to remove the carb from the car. and maybe remove the plate that has the primary and secondary butterflies. I think for one of the lower ones in the picture i think you need to remove the plate. the main ones you want to seal are the upper 4 plugs. (larger ones in picture) plain 2 part epoxy should work fine though i'd recommend using one for metal if you have to buy a tube or so.
You bet! Didnt know there were that many.. Thanks both of you for tips and pic! Its really annoying when I have to pop the air-cleaner lid off and pour fuel down there to get the car started..
Bjorn, 99 times out of 100 2 part epoxy will work ...BUT... try and find one that indicates specifically that it is acceptable for gasoline. I've done this job many times and discovered on once carb that I'd used an epoxy not rated for gasoline. It was spongy and half gone when I pulled the carb a year later. Certain epoxy coatings get soft when exposed to gasoline. It's rare, just a caution...
