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Carb to Block Insulators '82 1000J
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Diloret2 wrote: Hello All, I'm currently in the process of getting my carbs rebuilt, and while they're off, I decided to replace the carb to block insulator boots. My question is, do you need any sealant between the boot and block? I haven't removed them yet, but it looks like possibly some sort of sealant was used, as there's 'residue' coming from in between the boot and block. Now, I'm unsure if it is grime/dirt/etc from over the years, or if it is, in fact, sealant that oozed out during installation. It almost looks like dried wood glue. Looking at the parts diagram, there's no mention of sealant, and no O-Ring showed between the insulator and block, which would make me think you just install the insulators as-is. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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New carb to block connectors may be fitted without using any sealant.
Be sure the block mating surfaces are perfectly clean and smooth and undamaged.
Many different sealants have been tried, and some seem to work for at least short time, but it's difficult to find a sealant that withstands both heat and fuel for a long time. Maybe 3 bond would hold up a little longer than silicone.
There are many earlier threads here on this subject -- mostly about what fails to last very long.
Would suggest doing a forum search and reading the articles. And likely decide to forego using any sealant.
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I already have the new boots, we are supposed to have a warm day here on Wednesday, so I'm hoping to get the old boots off them and check out the surfaces.
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Oh, and install the boots without any sealant. That's how Kawasaki did it. Sealant on carb boots is a temporary bandaid at best.
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The screws that attach the carb holders to the cylinder head can be extremely difficult to remove. I HIGHLY recommend that before trying to loosen those carb holder screws from the block that you soak then for a couple days with Kroil. I soaked the screws on mine for 3 days and they came out with no problems at all. Also, be SURE to use a JIS screwdriver NOT a Phillips, otherwise you will mess up the screw heads. If you need further info regarding the JIS screwdrivers just ask. Ed
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