Hi Folks, I'm looking at rebuilding my 30PICT and would like to fix the loose inlet fitting. I've read upsetting the brass tube is one fix, threading the carb another. Are there other fixes and which is best? What size thread is recommended if tapping?
Thanks! C
i pull em out(doesn't take much effort) then reinstall them with loctite bearing and sleeve retainer(green stuff)...never had one pull out after that....gotta make sure to clean up the tube and hole...
Same here, but I also do the 'knurling' thing that bob hoover talks about with a file. Just enough to rough up a small section of the tube a bit and then apply the green loctite to seal it in. I haven't had one come out yet......
Chris
Thanks Guys, I'll give it a try
CCROQ kirjoitti:
Or you can cut threads into the carb top and install a threaded fitting, with loctite...
Jan
That's what I did, plus I use a safety wire from the hose clamp to the carb.
these days I go to an aftermarket carburetor that uses bolt on banjos...no more problems...
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