Topic: Float Bowl Gaskets

[Johnie]

What product are you guys using to hold the float bowl gaskets in place? Hondabond, Yamibond, Permatex black or a host of other products? Something that will not disolve in the fuel and mess up the jets. Thanks...

[harisuluv]

nothing required.  Let gravity hold it in place.  the gaskets are preformed so just put the bowl on and snap the clip on.

[gus203]

I used Super Glue, very small amounts just to hold the O-ring in place. Not enough to squish out.

[izzyryder]

I just did mine earlier...

based on what info I found on this forum, I VERY lightly coated the top edges of the bowls with petroleum. Laid the gasket on. then put a small drop in each gasket corner of crazy glue.

Put the bowls on and clipped them in.

The petroleum should help the gaskets not stick to the bowls next time too.

[BobbyR]

I have used a bit of nail polish and will dissolve slowly cleanly and not plug up the carbs.

[goldarrow]

nothing required.  Let gravity hold it in place.  the gaskets are preformed so just put the bowl on and snap the clip on.

+1 here

[Johnie]

Thanks for the replies. I hate it when I remove the float bowl to check the jets and that darn gasket falls off. Takes a lot of dinkin' around to get it back up there in the right spot with the floats and stuff in the way.

[Tdinova]

I use a small amount of grease

[FrankenFrankenstuff]

I have a 6 foot length of "O" ring stock. Super glue works well for both creating your own rings and fixing them  in place....but the true magic moment is when you cut the length out on your own and it is such a perfect fit that nothing is needed to hold it in.

About making your own o rings, cut both ends at the same time with a new razor blade. Smooth, square, flush fit. Just a dab of cynoacrilate (super glue) less is more. It won't change the property of the ring stockbut too much will make a crusty mess. Less is more.

I have no brand loyalty. I dont think a mass produced part is universal. Make it yourself.


Amen brothers. Amen to no more drippy carb bowls.......rant rant rant. Good luck.

[FrankenFrankenstuff]

Also from an engineering standpoint.... a round o ring will always outperform a flat gasket in a flat channel, because the round (circular stock) will crush and compress therefore creating a better seal. Rantrant rant. Please just picture it in your head.

[ekpent]

Use a little very light smear or some strategic dabs of my favorite carb goo called Seal-All Johnie on the top of the gasket so it will stay in the upper half of the carb when you drop the bowl. The stuff is gas resistant and has adhesive qualities also. Been using it on different things for years.http://eclecticproducts.com/sealall.htm

[Johnie]

Excellent...thanks Eric. Just what I was looking for. I found it at Amazon. Do you buy from a local supplier like Walmart or NAPA?

[bjatwood]

Johnie, I have used a bit of grease on the gasket and it held it up real well.

[ekpent]

Think Walmart and most box and hardware stores sell the stuff.