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Re: [T3] Solex Carbs


On 26 Oct 98, at 12:36, mfuhriman@fugro.com wrote:

> To those with Solex carbs...The little brass 5mm-OD tube for connecting  
> the fuel line onto one of my carbs became loose.  Using just my fingers,  
> I was able to pull the tube right out of the hole on the carb. 
> For now, I have jammed the tube more securely into 
>  the carb by tapping it very lightly with a small hammer.  This seems to  
> have stopped the leak, but is there a better solution? 

I would look at the line of Locktite products and see if they make 
one that would wick in and harden to do this job.  I think this would 
have a very good chance of working if you got all the parts clean 
enough first.

Jim
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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