LRO: Solex Rebuilt and Leaking Problem

From: RON WARD (ronward@synovustrust.com)
Date: Wed May 09 2001 - 21:36:26 EDT


Hi all,

Some may remember my posts early in the week about a bad accelerator pump leak. I replaced the accelerator diaphram and rid myself of that leak. In the process I took the Solex apart and replaced each gasket with fresh ones from my RN gasket kit for the Solex. Now that I have it all together and running, leaks are everywhere. The main base leaks at the center (might be that the two securing nuts at the base are too tight (?). And a leak appears at the gasket between the upper and lower halves of the Solex. Not the top plate, but the middle section. The securing bolts for this joint are upside down so as to severly limit any further tightening while the carb is in place. To describe the leaks as a seep would be more accurate.

At idle I can see fuel making its way south to the manifold and this worries me as it is a sure fire hazard.

Any one have a suggestion? I understood the gaskets were to be applied without any gasket sealant as this might contaminate andweaken the "leather-like" gasket material. Is this my fatal flaw? I'm at a loss here folks and could use some insight.

Thanks,

Ron Ward



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