Humboldt Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 When my son and I putt a Weber DGV 32/36 on "The Pumpkin" my 1974 610 wagon, the carb base plate didn't exactly mate up to the intake manifold surface. We had to do some dremel shaving to get it to lay flat. It has been on quite a while and I seem to have been developing some vacuum leak. I want to reinstall it and I have heard mention of an Airplane RTV that is resistant to getting dissolved by gasoline. Does anyone know the name of this, or have had similar experiences? Thanks. Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 You need a solvent based/borne product. Silicone based won't hold up. Permatex has a couple different options Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 https://www.permatex.com/products/gasketing/permatex-motoseal-1-ultimate-gasket-maker-grey/# https://www.permatex.com/products/gasketing/gasket-sealants/permatex-permashield-fuel-resistant-gasket-dressing-flange-sealant/ The first one specifically mentions carb gaskets 2 Quote Link to comment
Humboldt Posted July 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 Thanks for the info. I used took the Webers off my 80 720 and 74 610 wagon and applied the gasket dressing flange sealant and wrenched them back up. The 610's allen head bolts that hold the Weber adapter to the manifold were loose, so I Locktited them first. Both are running waaaay better now, although I'm still working on 610 intermitent ignition problem, which my 8 year old battery isn't helping. Quote Link to comment
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