Topic: JB WELD CARB QUESTION

[BobbyR]

A stated... worst case? It doesnt work, you replace the carb anyway.

OR... you can get the part welded back on without drama or worry about it falling off or other undesirable happenings..

See reply #6.

+1 on the welding.

Overflow tubes can be easily soldered. Just make sue they are clean and use flux. No trick to it, it will usually wick right into the crack. 

[scottly]

2+ on big-jim's welding, but the OP is in the UK, and Jim is in Georgia. Two-way shipping might make this too expensive of an option??

[CBGhia]

I wonder how many people with bad JB experiences were using the "JB Quick weld" or whatever its called.  That stuff has always given me problems, but the regular JB on my overflow tube is holding tight, even with the 10% ethanol.

[cameron]

That is actually awesome.

Next time I have my carbs off I will try and remember.
Or when that bowl starts pouring out gas again

I was just reminiscing with the GF about that night. We were coming home and it just started leaving a nice trail of gasoline.
I rode home with the petcock closed until she would sputter.. then I would open it for 15 seconds... close it again.. ride till she sputtered... etc etc all the way across town.

Next time that happens.. I will fedex to Jim!

[BobbyR]

I wonder how many people with bad JB experiences were using the "JB Quick weld" or whatever its called.  That stuff has always given me problems, but the regular JB on my overflow tube is holding tight, even with the 10% ethanol.

Probably acting like a wad of gum stuck in the crack. Solder is a quick an very permanent fix.

[Freaky1]

I wonder how many people with bad JB experiences were using the "JB Quick weld" or whatever its called.  That stuff has always given me problems, but the regular JB on my overflow tube is holding tight, even with the 10% ethanol.

I used to use the quick weld when I was trucking, saved time, but if you need it to last (or be powder coated over, learned that yesterday) then the original is the best.

[Gregorymoto]

It should work. I have fixed gas tank leaks with it. If it does not work, have it welded by someone that is a super pro welder. Thats not a easy weld to make if my mind eye seves me right.