trodd69 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has attempted to repair holed/leaking carb floats with epoxy (araldite) and the success or otherwise if so? I've tried but yet to put them back on the bike for a test. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trodd69 Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 ps, found the pictured christmas tree in one float bowl, is this likely to have blocked one of the jets or passages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted September 28, 2013 Moderator Share Posted September 28, 2013 petrol disolves araldite i'm sorry to have to inform ya of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator mervin Posted September 28, 2013 Moderator Share Posted September 28, 2013 Solder it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 If it's brass/metal then solder it if it's plastic then use a hot soldering iron to smooth out the hole. Araldite will melt in fuel as OG says. If you put this thing back in the bike then your going to spend the next 6 months unbunging the carbs with a chisel !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trodd69 Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thanks for the heads up guys, I'll ask first next time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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