The Ford Barn

stouchton · 09-02-2016, 11:33 AM

So far I am looking good. Used Permatex 80019 which is simply labeled as Aviation. Not sure what number follows, different websites refer to it as #2 or #3........

Applied last night after cleaning everything up.

Turned the gas on this morning (carb had been dry overnight). Let her sit 2 hours with no leaking. Will give it a longer test later today.

Hoping to take her to Druyea Days in Boyertown if I can break free tomorrow.

stouchton · 09-05-2016, 07:52 AM

Missed Druyea Days, but went to a local show - all is well. Been out a couple times and no leaks at all. Permatex 80019 is holding up to the ethanol blend.

Larry did have a good idea, and I did something similar. I simply had the bottom of the carb on my bench, and filled the bowl till it was 5/8" full of gas. I could then watch where the fuel weeped out of the gav fitting - which was at the top around the threads. Didn't start leaking till the fuel level in the second well was that high.

I'll post back if the 80019 fails....

09-02-2016, 11:33 AM	#1
stouchton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 342	Re: GAV thread sealant So far I am looking good. Used Permatex 80019 which is simply labeled as Aviation. Not sure what number follows, different websites refer to it as #2 or #3........ Applied last night after cleaning everything up. Turned the gas on this morning (carb had been dry overnight). Let her sit 2 hours with no leaking. Will give it a longer test later today. Hoping to take her to Druyea Days in Boyertown if I can break free tomorrow.

09-05-2016, 07:52 AM	#2
stouchton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 342	Re: GAV thread sealant Missed Druyea Days, but went to a local show - all is well. Been out a couple times and no leaks at all. Permatex 80019 is holding up to the ethanol blend. Larry did have a good idea, and I did something similar. I simply had the bottom of the carb on my bench, and filled the bowl till it was 5/8" full of gas. I could then watch where the fuel weeped out of the gav fitting - which was at the top around the threads. Didn't start leaking till the fuel level in the second well was that high. I'll post back if the 80019 fails....