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krue · 05-24-2005, 02:02 PM

I decided to "fix" my stripped out fitting on my carb (where the inline filter goes and the gas line connects) with a little JB Weld. So far it looks like it's done the trick. I hope so cuz I sure didn't want to throw away a carb I just had rebuilt.

Putter · 05-24-2005, 02:20 PM

Whatever works, man. It's like....liquid gold (in my best spongebob voice)

Alexis · 05-24-2005, 02:28 PM

why not use a heli-coil?

krue · 05-24-2005, 02:58 PM

The helicoil stripped out. I didn't realize it had been helicoiled until the threads came out of it. The self-tapping fitting was a nightmare, so JB weld was the only thing between that carb and a garbage can.

chevyfarmer · 05-24-2005, 03:02 PM

Keep the fire extinguisher handy, just in case!!

chickenwing · 05-24-2005, 03:03 PM

Don't see anything wrong with that Krue. Looks good! Just so long as it works.

*dtlilly* · 05-24-2005, 08:02 PM

That stuff does wonders! I second the suggestion of keeping a fire extinguisher in the cab... just in case.

smokekiki · 05-25-2005, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtlilly

That stuff does wonders! I second the suggestion of keeping a fire extinguisher in the cab... just in case.

Everyone should have one in all thier vehicles,just in case.

1STtimePRo'71 · 05-24-2005, 08:47 PM

I once JB Welded a cracked aluminum wheel the held for almost six months. I always got some tubes of it in my truck.

68w/sbc406 · 05-24-2005, 08:49 PM

thats some inginuity (sp?) there. i hope it holds for you

cleszkie · 05-25-2005, 04:58 PM

Did you ditch the filter, or is it permanently sealed in there?

krue · 05-25-2005, 05:09 PM

I ditched it and installed one right before it enters the carb.

flip66 · 05-25-2005, 06:44 PM

True southern engineering at its best

tphsmith · 05-25-2005, 08:02 PM

hey it could work. I had an experience using JB weld on a motor cycle gas tank on a pin hole from rust and I had painted the tank and put decals on it and the tank looked real cool for a custom garage paint job, well threw time the boy was getting bad grades in school. his option was to improve grades or I would sell the bike. the very day this guy come to pick up the bike from buying it from me, yep the dang JB weld started leaking. but he took it anyways and went on his way. (the JB weld held for a good 9 months on a dirt bike)

sdmahr · 05-25-2005, 11:05 PM

Don't worry about it. I've done several this way with no problems for as long as I owned them.

As suggested.....keep an occasional eye on it.

krue · 05-25-2005, 11:42 PM

I'll definitely keep an eye on it. The fitting would thread in, just wouldn't seal, so I coated the threads screwed it in all the way then filled the gap between the carb and fitting.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

05-24-2005, 02:02 PM	#1
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Justice brothers save the day again. I decided to "fix" my stripped out fitting on my carb (where the inline filter goes and the gas line connects) with a little JB Weld. So far it looks like it's done the trick. I hope so cuz I sure didn't want to throw away a carb I just had rebuilt. Attached Images __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

05-24-2005, 02:20 PM	#2
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Whatever works, man. It's like....liquid gold (in my best spongebob voice) __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

05-24-2005, 02:58 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	The helicoil stripped out. I didn't realize it had been helicoiled until the threads came out of it. The self-tapping fitting was a nightmare, so JB weld was the only thing between that carb and a garbage can. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

05-24-2005, 03:02 PM	#5
chevyfarmer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Owosso, Mi Posts: 242	Keep the fire extinguisher handy, just in case!! __________________ 67 short wide 355ci 3 on tree 69 short wide 250ci 3 on tree 68 long wide 283 3 on tree 72 2wd Blazer project 454 5 speed

05-24-2005, 03:03 PM	#6
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Don't see anything wrong with that Krue. Looks good! Just so long as it works. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

05-24-2005, 02:28 PM	#3
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	why not use a heli-coil?

05-24-2005, 08:02 PM	#7
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	That stuff does wonders! I second the suggestion of keeping a fire extinguisher in the cab... just in case.

05-24-2005, 08:47 PM	#9
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	I once JB Welded a cracked aluminum wheel the held for almost six months. I always got some tubes of it in my truck. __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

05-24-2005, 08:49 PM	#10
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	thats some inginuity (sp?) there. i hope it holds for you __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

05-25-2005, 04:58 PM	#11
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Did you ditch the filter, or is it permanently sealed in there?

05-25-2005, 05:09 PM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	I ditched it and installed one right before it enters the carb. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

05-25-2005, 06:44 PM	#13
flip66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Garland TX Dallas area Posts: 658	True southern engineering at its best __________________ 1998 Pontiac Grad Prix GTP 1969 C10 396 TH400 3.08 posi

05-25-2005, 08:02 PM	#14
tphsmith still buypickupparts Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: charlotte Posts: 637	hey it could work. I had an experience using JB weld on a motor cycle gas tank on a pin hole from rust and I had painted the tank and put decals on it and the tank looked real cool for a custom garage paint job, well threw time the boy was getting bad grades in school. his option was to improve grades or I would sell the bike. the very day this guy come to pick up the bike from buying it from me, yep the dang JB weld started leaking. but he took it anyways and went on his way. (the JB weld held for a good 9 months on a dirt bike) __________________ Its Gonna be a Great Day, I woke up this Morning. 72 SWB Fleetside freshly painted. putting a 94 LT1 with 700R4 tranny lowered 4 in the front 6 in the back 81 chevy half ton 350 89 Silverado 4x4 going ta church truck

05-25-2005, 11:05 PM	#15
sdmahr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Texas....the Valley Posts: 199	Don't worry about it. I've done several this way with no problems for as long as I owned them. As suggested.....keep an occasional eye on it.

05-25-2005, 11:42 PM	#16
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	I'll definitely keep an eye on it. The fitting would thread in, just wouldn't seal, so I coated the threads screwed it in all the way then filled the gap between the carb and fitting. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"



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