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[T3] loose fuel fitting revisited




>> To those with Solex carbs...The little brass 5mm-OD tube for 
>connecting  
>> the fuel line onto one of my carbs became loose. 
>> 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? 

Another solution here would be a two part epoxy.  A little dab around the
outside of the clean fitting and a slight twist while installing the
fitting into the carb then let it set for 24 hours...
Epoxy has been used by racers for years to fix fuel leaks on Quadrajet
carbs.  
Scott

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