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bkthomps 04-09-2014 03:29 PM
Banjo Bolts leaking
 
Has anyone had chronic issues with the banjo bolts on 48IDA's leaking? I've had a fire scare once and now I'm paranoid, I've been checking after each warm up and I have started AGAIN to notice some pooling on the banjo block area- what is the secret here?

Thor maine 04-09-2014 04:12 PM
Soft copper washers.

saltshaker 04-09-2014 06:22 PM
Washers
 
McMaster Carr pressure seal washers Earls also makes them... You will need 1/2" and 9/16" to get a good seal....
Jon

FWB 04-09-2014 06:47 PM
i thought for a minute you were going to suggest pepper....:D

Rick Parker 04-09-2014 08:16 PM
I looked into alternatives to the fiber washers a couple of years ago and never found anything satisfactory. The metric sizing and the overall OD requirements presents a problem when trying to use Earls washers or anything similar, they are too large in diameter. After much deliberation I used a sharp 3/4" wide flat file and dressed the face of the carb and the sides of the banjos then used fresh fiber washers. Snugged them down and retorqued them after a couple of heat cycle and all's well, no seepage or leaks. Don't over do it with the file. They will appear damp initially but after being retightened after heat cycling they seal quite well.

bkthomps 04-09-2014 08:20 PM
okay thanks guys, i was able to put some fuel lube on it and tighten them up- held fine for the evening, i'll get some new gaskets and put those in place


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