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Originally Posted by Bikeguy Joe  Base gasket is the gasket at the bottom of the jug, kinda like a head gasket, except it's a little lower and made a little different. |
Got it - I was thinking that, but wanted to make sure. Looks OK from the outside.
Weather report: Raining like crazy.
OK so NOW I also know what you guys are talking about when suggesting adding an O-ring. I pulled the carb and sure enough, yes indeed I put a 5/8"x13/16" O-ring from my trusty O-ring kit inside carb and whilst pushing the carb on to compress said O-ring, I tightened the clamp. IT MADE A LARGE DIFFERENCE!!
But, Weather report: Raining like crazy.
It started right up and SOUNDED way more healthy. Reved OK, still cold.
Weather report: Raining like crazy.
Back in the garage, no Automotive RTV in stock. Why?
Even with the O-ring, the four splits in the carb flange and the general out of roundness of the manifold and the carb flange allow air leakage.
Weather report: Raining like crazy.