Topic: carb o-rings

[hymodyne]

I'm looking for a source for the o-rings that need to be replaced during a carb restoration.
metal parts are in good condition, but I know that the 34 year-old rings have shrunk or hardned. I'm just trying to keep from paying $70 + for kits that I'll probably only use the o-rings out of anyway. a FAQ or greenspun archive link spoke of a 750 rebuilder who found some air conditioner o-rings that were used, but I wonder about their longevity since they weren't designed to be exposed to fuel.

any suggestions would help,

hymodyne

[cb750_chris]

Contact Robert Barr.  He is at  http://www.cycleorings.com  I got a set for $12.00 from him for my CV carbs.  I know he also has some sets for VM carbs but I don't know if he has exactly the set you need.  If he doesn't he may be interested in using your carbs to make up a set. You would get the set you need then he could start selling sets to others based off of the ones used for yours. 

[hymodyne]

advance auto parts (and, I'm assuming other major chains) has a selection of metric o-rings starting at 4mm, and standards beginning at 1/8th.

hymodyne

[Jonesy]

At some auto parts stores I've seen variety packs of o-rings made from Viton. Viton will stand up to almost any chemical.

[pmpski_1]

I stopped by Tacoma Screw today. They have metric o-rings (and tons of other stuff!). If you can't find waht you need give them a call.

http://www.tacomascrew.com/