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skillet · 07-08-2006, 11:00 AM

I would like to seal the fuel wells on my Roch carb with something other than epoxy. Has anyone ever used 50/50 solder to seal them or would you have to use silfoss? Thanks very much for any info.

neonlarry · 07-08-2006, 11:30 AM

I don't think you will have much luck getting the solder to stick well enough.Might try TIG but thats overkill why not just tap them and locktite a plug in.

skillet · 07-08-2006, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by neonlarry

I don't think you will have much luck getting the solder to stick well enough.Might try TIG but thats overkill why not just tap them and locktite a plug in.

That's a good idea. I quess the threaded plug would just need to be flush like the fuel well plugs for clearance purposes.

*rage'nrat638* · 07-08-2006, 12:37 PM

jb weld..why make a mountain out of a mole hill

skillet · 07-08-2006, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rage'nrat638

jb weld..why make a mountain out of a mole hill

JB Weld was what I used a few months ago and before that Devcon 5 minute epoxy. But alas, the gas leak smell has returned, hence the question.

neonlarry · 07-08-2006, 02:53 PM

Yeah I was thinking of a recessed allen head screw.

jimfulco · 07-10-2006, 12:24 AM

I'd be afraid the heat of soldering would melt the carb metal.

07-08-2006, 11:00 AM	#1
skillet Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: denton, tx, usa Posts: 176	Roch carb fuel wells I would like to seal the fuel wells on my Roch carb with something other than epoxy. Has anyone ever used 50/50 solder to seal them or would you have to use silfoss? Thanks very much for any info. __________________ 69 SB GMC LWB Fleetside 350, 09 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 liter

07-08-2006, 11:30 AM	#2
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Re: Roch carb fuel wells I don't think you will have much luck getting the solder to stick well enough.Might try TIG but thats overkill why not just tap them and locktite a plug in. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

07-08-2006, 12:37 PM	#4
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Roch carb fuel wells jb weld..why make a mountain out of a mole hill

07-08-2006, 02:53 PM	#6
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Re: Roch carb fuel wells Yeah I was thinking of a recessed allen head screw. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

07-10-2006, 12:24 AM	#7
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Re: Roch carb fuel wells I'd be afraid the heat of soldering would melt the carb metal.



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