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Re: how i fixed my cracked carb boots
« Reply #50 on: March 30, 2009, 08:19:46 AM »
Quote from: neil young on March 30, 2009, 07:45:20 AM

i still have the test in a jar with gas and no change after almost a year.

Same here. :)
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Re: how i fixed my cracked carb boots
« Reply #51 on: March 30, 2009, 08:43:55 AM »
Given the nature and intent of the product, I would have to guess that it was intended for use in an atmosphere that could include gas, oil, and anti-freeze.  Liquid electrical tape is what I call a "Farmer's Tool".  The most likely time you would use such a thing is on a machine.  I would have a hard time thinking that this product would not be suitable for use under the hood or between the tires.  I used to have a can of that stuff and never used it, but I've been wishing that I still had some handy.  Now I have to go out and buy some.
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Re: how i fixed my cracked carb boots
« Reply #52 on: March 30, 2009, 09:03:56 AM »
Quote from: Soos on May 20, 2008, 12:06:04 AM
Liquid electrical tapa is amazing stuf.

I used a bit to help "seal up" my wiring harness.
Probably a bit of overkill, but if water has a harder time getting to my wires, i'm happy.
If it prevents one short/electrical problem in the future, it was well worth it.

Interesting use for airbox boots though.


Speaking of this stuff, has anyone ever tried rubber tool handle dip for this?
I bought a can lately to get new grips on a few older handtools, and have been thinking it may well serve the same purpose.... but i have no idea if it will hold up to gas....
Would be interesting to have blue coated airbox boots...


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On the topic of sealing up the wires.  I used a method I read somewhere when I was re-wiring tailights, etc.  I used multi-pin connectors and used hot-glue and packed it into the backside (where the wires go) so prevent any water from getting in... well as it happened.. SOME water DID get in (i taped the seam and everything once together) and shorted out and caused me a lot of headaches.  Once I figured out what it was... I pulled it all apart, yanked the hot-glue out and went to radioshack and picked up some electric contact grease.  I then packed the connecters FULL of grease and popped the connectors together.  That was in august.  Since then I rode  ~900 miles thru rain, sun, mud, and more and have not had one single problem since then.  This stuff is great, we use it on all types of things.  Anything that makes an electrical contact can benefit from this stuff... I polished my switches in my control and greased em up, and they feel oh-so-nice now.  http://www.autoaccessconnect.com/dielcogr.html
Theres a link to what I bought... Sorry for the off-topic-ness... just thought I'd share, though.


EDIT:  WOW I didn't even notice the date of the first post.. I'm REALLY glad you've found this. I'll be picking some up ASAP.

...also - anyone know where to source carb-engine boots?
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Re: how i fixed my cracked carb boots
« Reply #53 on: March 30, 2009, 09:41:57 AM »
I had a cracked boot between the air box and carb ('77 550K stock air filter).  The boots here is quite flexible.  I used so Liquid 'Lectrical tape to seal it up, outside, inside and edge-on of the tear.  While I had the carbs off, I also painted all 4 boots on the motor side too.  A preemptive strike against air leaks on the vacuum side! 

The motor boots at least LOOK better.  The patch on the filter side boot survived reinstall.  I plan to post more details on the performance of the LLT as it ages.

I also thought of another possible application.  What if the inside mating surface of the points cover were painted with this stuff.  Could it serve as a semi-permanent replacement for the "single use" cork gasket?
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Re: how i fixed my cracked carb boots
« Reply #54 on: June 25, 2010, 02:18:40 PM »
well its been over 2 years now and the boots are still going strong.
just saw a similar problem on the Triumph rat site and remebered this. 8)
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Re: how i fixed my cracked carb boots
« Reply #55 on: June 26, 2010, 05:21:22 AM »
Might  as well test it with gasohol and  EA 72 or whatever thay call it... Just so it will come all apart when you go to the corn pump.


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Re: how i fixed my cracked carb boots
« Reply #56 on: June 26, 2010, 05:59:33 AM »
from airbox to carb for a cb500 got them from David Silver Spares in England
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Re: how i fixed my cracked carb boots
« Reply #57 on: June 26, 2010, 02:42:55 PM »
Quote from: poor boi on June 26, 2010, 05:21:22 AM
Might  as well test it with gasohol and  EA 72 or whatever thay call it... Just so it will come all apart when you go to the corn pump.


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huh?....i just told you that it works...and worked very well!

Quote from: haill on June 26, 2010, 05:59:33 AM
from airbox to carb for a cb500 got them from David Silver Spares in England
cant find them anywhere for a 77-78 cb550 believe me!

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Re: how i fixed my cracked carb boots
« Reply #58 on: June 26, 2010, 05:46:18 PM »
they seem to have them and not very expensive good with shipping seems at cost.
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Re: how i fixed my cracked carb boots
« Reply #59 on: June 26, 2010, 09:07:07 PM »
thanks for looking...but there for the 550F
hmmmmmm...are they the same? they dont look the same!
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Re: how i fixed my cracked carb boots
« Reply #60 on: June 27, 2010, 09:54:05 AM »
They aren't the same. The PD carbs require unique boots to fit their diameter and length, and are unlike boots that fit the earlier style carbs.
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Re: how i fixed my cracked carb boots
« Reply #61 on: June 27, 2010, 01:51:32 PM »
Quote from: TwoTired on June 27, 2010, 09:54:05 AM
They aren't the same. The PD carbs require unique boots to fit their diameter and length, and are unlike boots that fit the earlier style carbs.
Loyd..have you ever come across any?
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Re: how i fixed my cracked carb boots
« Reply #62 on: June 27, 2010, 03:00:51 PM »
Only used ones, never new.  At least since Honda discontinued them.

I'm certain that if Honda had enough orders for them, they'd make more.  But, I am not holding my breath. ;)

I blame the POD people...  ;D ;D
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Re: how i fixed my cracked carb boots
« Reply #63 on: June 27, 2010, 04:13:28 PM »
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