I've stopped the fuel leaks from the tubes between the carbs by replacing the O-rings.
I also replaced the float valves because petrol was leaking out a couple of the overflow pipes. This didn't stop the problem!
I was informed by Bill at Tims that the overflow tube in the float bowl could be cracked. Upon further inspection this is true.
Can these tubes be repaired with a smear of JB weld? I know it's a bodge, but what other options do I have?
Replace the complete float bowls?
Overflow tubes cracked
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Re: Overflow tubes cracked
Here is a response, taken out from another thread:
Rick Pope wrote:You can also drill out the old pipe and press a new one in it's place. Radio control hobby shopps carry brass tubing that works well.
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Re: Overflow tubes cracked
Take some emery cloth and clean them real good then solder them. They solder very easy and will last forever.
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Re: Overflow tubes cracked
Tevan gave me the same advice years ago and it worked a treat. See attached threa.
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