Watched a Tillotson video which advised pre-soaking gaskets and diaphrams in gas so they will seal better when installed. Apparently the longer soak time, the better. Do any of you folks do the pre-soak? Thanks.
Pre-Soak Carb Rebuild parts?
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SkippyKtm
The Lorax, my FIL rip...
No, not me never had any issues with not doing it.
Do you have a link for the video?:msp_wink:
Do you have a link for the video?:msp_wink:
fearofpavement
Trying them all
Never heard of that. I don't pre-soak and never had an issue. Is this modern info?
SkippyKtm
The Lorax, my FIL rip...
In the video he says "we're filming indoors so we won't be using gasoline for presoak"
Well, there's your answer... I don't know how many people rebuild carburetors outdoors but I sure don't. I drain all fuel tanks and purge carbs before I bring them in to work on.
Well, there's your answer... I don't know how many people rebuild carburetors outdoors but I sure don't. I drain all fuel tanks and purge carbs before I bring them in to work on.
duramax99
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Ive always sprayed the gaskets with wd40 before assembling. Can be the difference between a leaking gasket and one that seals.
litefoot
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I think if you were going to do an immediate pressure test after the rebuild, you would get more accurate results soaking the parts.
I guess the important question is will the gaskets self-seal eventually if you do not pre-soak. If I had to re-torque the carb after a few hours of service it would be a PITA because you can not get to the bottom screws without a lot of disassembly. I am planning to pre-soak for at least a few hours just to be on the safe side.
redunshee
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That's the only reason I can see.
Warped5
WingNut
A member here did a thread once on 'priming' a Tillotson HL during re-assembly.
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/202546.htm#post3712583
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/202546.htm#post3712583
ncfarmboy
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I've never done a pre soak. Haven't seen the need. Never had screws loosen either.
Shep
Shep
Good find. In this thread Eccentric posted reasons why pre-soaking is beneficial.
zogger
Tree Freak
I just rub them down with a tiny dab of two stroke oil.
jmatteau
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I do the same, never had a problem.
Fish
Tree Freak
I never, ever, called you a cork-soaker!!!!!!!
Fish
Tree Freak
But in response to the first post...... "NO!!!!"
This is a silly thread!!! Yes, you maybe able to make a 35 year old diaphram more supple by soaking it in something strong, but this would not ever be even a "quick" fix......
