[avman]

Originally Posted by Geoff

Yes, that pipe sealant is brilliant stuff. Just make sure you apply it to the second thread & back, not the first thread, to avoid any getting into the needle & seat.

Yes. Per the instructions, skip the threads at the end, I applied the sealant about 1/3 way from the carb end, but I did go all the way around the fitting instead of the recommended 3/4 turn.

[avman]

Originally Posted by avman

Yes. Per the instructions, skip the threads at the end, I applied the sealant about 1/3 way from the carb end, but I did go all the way around the fitting instead of the recommended 3/4 turn.

Yep, that is what I did. The stuff works great so far, and it is made for that per the packaging, along with some other specific, important duties like brake fittings.

[avman]

My wife is taking the GTO out solo today to pick up some friends from out of town who are visiting. The LocTite sealant is working fine so far, and running better since I turned both center carb idle mixture screws out a lot.
There's a handheld fire extinguisher in each of our 2 classic cars, but I am impressed with the LocTite so far, and when I send the Rochesters out to Dick B. for additional modifications, I will get the fuel fitting threads fixed then.

[tom s]

How is her life insurance?LocTite product liability insurance?Fire insurance on the car?Tom

[avman]

Originally Posted by tom s

How is her life insurance?LocTite product liability insurance?Fire insurance on the car?Tom

Life insurance, check
Car insurance, check
Current status of LocTite product (see pic) LocTite is the white product where the brass fitting screws in.
As leak free as the day after I applied it.
Until I can get the carb fitting threads repaired, I don't believe that the LocTite product is going to fail.