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I've had some bad luck with o-rings for my SU's -- they seem to swell upon being introduced to ethanol fuels which is something I've noticed with other rubber parts in the fuel system. Question is that I am going back with cork seals and wondering what the the life expectantcy of the cork seals would be for a car that is used on only in fair weather months. Thanks!
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Cork Seals -- H6 Carbs
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vivdownunder
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A key factor with cork seal life is that the jets are polished smooth with no scratches etc.
Then the cork seals last for years, although less years than they did with leaded fuel. Perhaps that's down to repro quality seals though.
Another vital assembly thing is for the tiny brass cups each end of the central jet spring be installed the right way. The cupped side goes to the cork seal. I've dismantled carbies and found them the wrong way, which is very easy to do, and the seals failed in no time.
Regards,
Viv.
Then the cork seals last for years, although less years than they did with leaded fuel. Perhaps that's down to repro quality seals though.
Another vital assembly thing is for the tiny brass cups each end of the central jet spring be installed the right way. The cupped side goes to the cork seal. I've dismantled carbies and found them the wrong way, which is very easy to do, and the seals failed in no time.
Regards,
Viv.
