Sealing the float bowl

**Skunk** · 23rd May 2008, 19:52

Anyone got any clever tips for sealing the float bowl? The rubber seal (a ring in a groove) has gotten all old on me. Can't get a replacement either.

I thought of gasket glu... Anything better?

**Slingshot** · 23rd May 2008, 20:30

Originally Posted by Skunk

Anyone got any clever tips for sealing the float bowl? The rubber seal (a ring in a groove) has gotten all old on me. Can't get a replacement either.

I thought of gasket glu... Anything better?

I've got some high-temp RTV that might do the trick. I'll drop it in your letter box tomorrow if you want to give it a try. Let me know.

**Skunk** · 23rd May 2008, 20:39

Is it avgas compatible? The last time I tried an RTV the avgas seemed to dissolve it...

**Slingshot** · 23rd May 2008, 20:46

Originally Posted by Skunk

Is it avgas compatible? The last time I tried an RTV the avgas seemed to dissolve it...

It doesn't say...It's CRC Red Gasket 260

I've also got some Hylomar Universal Blue this says it's resistant to combustion products, water, engine coolant, petroleum, lubricating oils, kerosene and fluorocarbon refrigerants

**ajturbo** · 23rd May 2008, 20:52

so... sellotape not work?

well i would try...
mum's meat loaf...
or
toothpaste
or
under cooked chocy cake
or
ky jelly..... woops that un sticks things..
or
the good old favorite, inertube