RE: IML: 73 Carb..

["Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>]

I haven't been following this thread, so I may be duplicating someone else's
input, but I want to point out that 99.937% of leaks in flared fitting
connections are caused by a hairline crack in the flared end of the line.
The right way to cure it is to replace the line or, if you have some spare
length and the right tools, cut it off with a tubing cutter and re-flare the
end with your flaring tool.

Regarding flaring tools, should someone be moved to go buy a set, be sure
you understand the difference between the "double flare" as used on brake
lines, and the "single flare" as used on low pressure lines (like fuel
lines).  The tools and the procedure are different for the two types.

Dick Benjamin

-----Original Message-----
From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Robin Giesbrecht
Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2005 9:53 PM
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: IML: 73 Carb..

That's what I said too, the flare makes the seal. Sealing the threads is a 
waste of time.


>From: "DR CHALLENGER" <drchallenger@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: IML: 73 Carb..
>Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2005 02:51:48 +0000
>
>been working on cars for 25 years, ever  have had to use a thread sealer on

>a flare fitting.
>
>
>>From: Brad Hogg <LuxoLiner@xxxxxxx>
>>>Jerry.  There are two fittings there.  Take the metal fuel line off the 
>>>carb, screw the larger fitting into the carb firmly, using teflon tape is

>>>advised, then do the same with the fitting on the metal fuel line, also 
>>>with teflon tape.  You can use two wrenches to finish up and be sure 
>>>everything is tight, without damaging the carburetor.  If it still leaks,

>>>you may have a hair line crack in the carb from someone overtightening 
>>>the fitting.  In this case, I'd be looking for a replacement from the 
>>>rebuilder..
>>
>>Merry Christmas to you too!  I got a 426 Hemi working model for Christmas!

>>  How happy am I!
>>
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: jhplc@xxxxxxxxxxx
>>> > After much thought, I went for the rebuilt TQ instead of the
>> > Edelbrock transplant..(easier to do in 20 degree weather)...it
>> > works fine, except the fuel fitting on the carb leaks, even with
>> > teflon tape and the fitting tight..any ideas or did I miss
>> > something...thanks in advance
>> >
>> > Jerry
>> > 73
>> > Merry Chrysler
>> > Happy New Yorker...(76-78 for Imperial content!!)
>>
>
>
>
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