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ashewan:
Hi,
Somewhat trivial question;-)  But you never know the depth of knowledge/science/tribal knowledge involved in the answer (if there is one;-)  :D
I could spend the next few minutes/hours/days? manoeuvring a new float bowl seal into place, such that it stays there, prior to screwing bowl to carburettor (1975 400 four carb set). Or..
I could ask  and presumably get responses telling me to...do something rude to myself. But perhaps there really is a 'neat' way of doing this.
Cheers
Andrew

mickwinf:
I presume you have the modern round shaped seal, it is difficult to keep them in the groove while bolting the float chamber on, my way was a dab of superglue at each corner of the groove in the chamber then stick the rubber in, allow to dry for a minute then screw it on. Worked for me, I also tried grease and gasket cement but they did not hold firmly enough, hope this helps!

ashewan:
Mick,
Yes I'm using the round seal and thanks for the idea of the glue. Was unsure about that but since you have used it with no adverse effects on the seal? then I will too.
Andrew

steven400/4:
i just stretch them by pulling them a little bit and they stay in place for me

mickwinf:
I found that it was impossible to stretch them into shape without them popping out again!

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