[AT] Leaking fuel fitting

[Darrell Ratliff]

The carb body can be helicoiled with the proper equipment.  I have seen 
others  use JB weld.  If you want to try the JB weld coat the threads of the 
fitting with lubricant and spread the JB on the existing carb threads. 
Thread the fitting into place and let it set long enough for the JB to set 
up but not completely cure.
There are several carb repairers / rebuilders on the farmallcub.com website 
who have the correct tools to helicoil the unit.



From: Ivan
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 4:54 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: [AT] Leaking fuel fitting

        Whats your "method" of stopping a leaking fuel line fitting ?
I rebuilt a carb on a IH184, but been having problems with the brass
elbow . I tried a couple in my parts pile but no luck . I did get a new
one and put on today that looks good ,but now to let it sit overnight .
It has a aluminum carb body ,and the fittings would screw all the way in
till the othe end hits the casting . SO the threads are worn .  But
whats the old farmers method of taking care of this .     Yes a new carb
would be the cure , but theyre $$ .  I read something about cotton
string around the threads , but wouldnt it wick out thru the string ?
Ivan
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