[Derek77]

Originally Posted by juanbenae

I might try some fine steel wool on the cap to see if you can remove the crud. Juan, thank you for the suggestions. I’ll try the steel wool.

the fuel supply bolt as you recognize are significantly sized so maybe the flat surface of a sharpening stone could knock it down some? I would expect the FSB crush washer to be of the same material as the other crushes so considering they are soft enough to seal other bits at minimal torque one might think with the larger bolt and torque the crush would take up some unevenness. I haven’t tested the fuel supply bolt or cap since replacing the gaskets. I might be worrying about nothing. I like the sharpening stone idea.


plus, you can't get just one new FSB it would look funny being so bright compared to the old tarnished ones... im not sure what they cost, but I am sure santa can't bring them on such short notice... do you have weber or PMO fuel rails?
Haha yeah, mine is not a cosmetic project for sure. Purely functional, heck that describes my whole car. I’ve got budget constraints and my goal is a reliable fun to drive car, not a show car. I have Weber rails.

what's the harm in trying it if you are prepared to buy new anyway? the FSB are so accessible if one or more end up sweating they can be quickly swapped out at a later time if needed. This is a really good point. Sometimes I obsess over things rather than just giving it a try. It’s like you know me or something. Haha

on another note regarding carb body paper gaskets. I was wondering what paul's take is on applying WD-40 to them prior to install? ive forever always spray down any automotive gasket 10-15 minutes before install to swoll and keep them from sticking in the coming years when removed.

I’m new to working on 911’s and would like to hear Paul’s take on this. I wonder how often one needs to replace gaskets on Weber’s? The PO went through my carbs but that was about 10 years ago. I didn’t have any major gasket sticking issues only minor.

Thanks Juan!