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Carb gaskets- rubber or cardboard?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by broccili, Feb 11, 2012.

  1. broccili

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    Are the Hitachi carb gaskets supposed to be a soft, pliable rubber, or a somewhat stiff plastic/cardboard?
     
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    They're a fiber gasket, not rubber. Fairly stiff.
     
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    Some Gaskets have "Natural" Fiber in them.
    After some time being compressed; they adhere to mating surfaces.

    To be able to remove the Bowls for adjustments and future cleaning; Paint the Base of the Carb, BOTH sides of the Gasket and the surface of the Bowl with a Light Machine Oil.

    The Oil will let the Gasket be compressed but NOT stick to either Carb Base of Fuel Bowl.
     
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    That's a nice tip, thank you!
     
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