[AT] Leaking fuel fitting

[charlie hill]

I never tried this specific Permatex product but for this job I think I 
would.

http://www.permatex.com/products/product-categories/thread-compounds/thread-repair/permatex--stripped-thread-repair-kit-detail




On Jan 15, 2013, at 3:54 PM, Ivan wrote:

>        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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