<VV> Fuel Seepage at Carb Inlet Fittings

[Chris & Bill Strickland]

>Mike, I agree with Frank's comment.  
>

Bob & Frank are pretty right on on this, but I would like to add that 
after 36 years of tightening this joint, if it the same carbs over those 
36 years, that maybe the threads in the carb are worn out?  When steel 
vs. pot metal, generally, steel wins.

I always sorta likened the system to 'double nutting' -- if the inlet 
nut was adequately tight, tightening the flare nut with a wrench still 
on the fitting just sorta locks the fitting into the carb, and rather 
than loosening it, it just holds it in place -- yes, it is nice to have 
three hands, one to keep the fitting 'adequately (not over) tight', one 
to tighten the flare wrench, and one more to keep the line from torquing 
as you tighten the flare nut.  So, back to the original question, how 
are your threads in the carb?  That is often what I have found to be the 
'weakest link'.

Stay Dry!

Bill Strickland