NH Carburetor gasket issue

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2017: NH Carburetor gasket issue
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Tom Strickling on Saturday, September 30, 2017 - 12:08 pm:

The gasket for the float needle seems too hard. Does anyone soak or treat them in anyway so they will be a little softer?

Thanks


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rich Bingham on Saturday, September 30, 2017 - 12:22 pm:

Stan Howe recommends making a lead gasket from a wheel weight (make sure it's not zinc) or a fishing sinker. The kit gaskets are indeed very hard and may not seal.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Gregush Portland Oregon on Saturday, September 30, 2017 - 12:24 pm:

I stated making them out of lead after it was suggested here. Wheel or fishing weight, beat to about same thickness then use hole punches to make one.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Gregush Portland Oregon on Saturday, September 30, 2017 - 12:59 pm:

That should read "I started" not I stated.
Sheet lead will work too. Beating it will help make it soft. You want to aim for same overall thickness on the gasket you punch out. Even if it's not perfect, it should be soft enough to conform and seal.


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