carby maintance questions
#1
Hey guys
was wondering if you guys ever pull out your carbies regularly to replace the o ring seals on the mixture screws. I am currently suspecting that my mixture screws are unscrewing on their own ... and suspect that i damaged the seals when i was cleaning my engine i used engine degreaser (the automotive trade cans) and since at the time i did not have access to a air compressor i had to resort to leaving it in the sun to dry along with my chassis. Whats your thoughts?
was wondering if you guys ever pull out your carbies regularly to replace the o ring seals on the mixture screws. I am currently suspecting that my mixture screws are unscrewing on their own ... and suspect that i damaged the seals when i was cleaning my engine i used engine degreaser (the automotive trade cans) and since at the time i did not have access to a air compressor i had to resort to leaving it in the sun to dry along with my chassis. Whats your thoughts?
#2
Brain Teased,
I usually replace the orings in my engines once a season, but it depends on the use of the engine. Also if you spend alot of time tweaking the adj. screws it is possible for the o-rings to tear.
If your adj. screws wander from vibration, then I would say you definitly need to change your o-rings. Just be sure to put a little oil on them when you install them so they have a little lube going back in or you might catch the o-ring and tear it.
BK
I usually replace the orings in my engines once a season, but it depends on the use of the engine. Also if you spend alot of time tweaking the adj. screws it is possible for the o-rings to tear.
If your adj. screws wander from vibration, then I would say you definitly need to change your o-rings. Just be sure to put a little oil on them when you install them so they have a little lube going back in or you might catch the o-ring and tear it.
BK
#4
Originally Posted by mxwrench
Brain Teased,
I usually replace the orings in my engines once a season, but it depends on the use of the engine. Also if you spend alot of time tweaking the adj. screws it is possible for the o-rings to tear.
If your adj. screws wander from vibration, then I would say you definitly need to change your o-rings. Just be sure to put a little oil on them when you install them so they have a little lube going back in or you might catch the o-ring and tear it.
BK
I usually replace the orings in my engines once a season, but it depends on the use of the engine. Also if you spend alot of time tweaking the adj. screws it is possible for the o-rings to tear.
If your adj. screws wander from vibration, then I would say you definitly need to change your o-rings. Just be sure to put a little oil on them when you install them so they have a little lube going back in or you might catch the o-ring and tear it.
BK
yea ill have a go at it and hopefully ill learn something new

RC paper boy
your best bet would be going to a automotive parts shop and asking them for a o ring seal kit. which will include all sorts of sizes including your fuel tank lid etc..



