W1 carby leak

bob ward · April 2021

This is a 35 or thereabouts W1 Carter carby, it leaks from the highlighted screw. The sealing method seems to be a metal on metal conical seat, there is no room for an O ring. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

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trdrew · April 2021

Permatex Thread Sealant

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Toddh · April 2021

It’s supposed to have a small copper gasket.

W1 carby leak

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