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Title: Float Bowl O Rings
Post by: tom400f on May 28, 2015, 11:16:47 AM

I need to replace these (but everything else about my carbs is OK). What's the best source and when I do fit them do I need to add any goo?

Thanks
Tom

Title: Re: Float Bowl O Rings
Post by: Trigger on May 28, 2015, 12:34:55 PM

Quote from: tom400f on May 28, 2015, 11:16:47 AM

I need to replace these (but everything else about my carbs is OK). What's the best source and when I do fit them do I need to add any goo?

Thanks
Tom

No goo !!! and if you ask nicely Garben will sell them to you >>>  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CB-350-CB-400-CB350-CB400-Four-4x-carb-revision-O-ring-set-VITON-rubber-/121649841643?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c52e545eb

Title: Re: Float Bowl O Rings
Post by: tom400f on May 28, 2015, 01:00:04 PM

Perfect thanks!

One carb is seeping from the float bowl face and I know the seals are originals so time to replace them.

Thinking about it I could also use the main jet and drain screw ones as I know they are a bit dodgy. No point asking him to split after that.

Title: Re: Float Bowl O Rings
Post by: Trigger on May 28, 2015, 11:04:32 PM

Quote from: tom400f on May 28, 2015, 01:00:04 PM

Perfect thanks!

One carb is seeping from the float bowl face and I know the seals are originals so time to replace them.

Thinking about it I could also use the main jet and drain screw ones as I know they are a bit dodgy. No point asking him to split after that.

Once you are in the carbs Tom, you may as well do all the seals and clean up the brass ;)

Title: Re: Float Bowl O Rings
Post by: tom400f on May 29, 2015, 08:40:48 AM

This bit:

When placing the O-ring for the float bowl sealing, first apply some glue / sealant in the corners of the groove, then place the O-ring and give it some time.  This will keep the O-ring in to place during mounting.

is what I meant by goo. He says use a little goo.

Title: Re: Float Bowl O Rings
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 29, 2015, 09:03:13 AM

Hi Tom. I didn't use any 'goo'  I found the 'O' rings stayed in the groove if I warmed the rings up a bit in my hands before fitting, makes them more supple. I have had no leaks so worked for me

Title: Re: Float Bowl O Rings
Post by: Chris400F on May 29, 2015, 11:45:15 AM

I used a little 'goo' but only a little, applied with a cocktail stick. Maybe I should have borrowed Julie's hands!

If the O-ring has a tendency to escape from the groove then a little masking tape will hold it in place while the 'goo' sets or the warmth from Julie's hands dissipates.

Title: Re: Float Bowl O Rings
Post by: paul G on May 29, 2015, 12:27:15 PM

Quote from: Nurse Julie on May 29, 2015, 09:03:13 AM

Hi Tom. I didn't use any 'goo'  I found the 'O' rings stayed in the groove if I warmed the rings up a bit in my hands before fitting, makes them more supple. I have had no leaks so worked for me

A woman with warm hands don't believe it  ;)

Title: Re: Float Bowl O Rings
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 29, 2015, 12:58:56 PM

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Warm most of the time Paul. Bloody freezing like everyone elses when I have been on the bike. Luckily my hands are quite small, perfect for fiddling with carbs

Title: Re: Float Bowl O Rings
Post by: tom400f on May 31, 2015, 11:00:41 PM

OK.

Warm hands on the rubber.

No goo.

Got it.