sealed a barely broken in 3.3

[SteelCityNitro]

Had a 3.3 laying around that was barely broken in.. but i dont have anything to seal up the carb needles.. anything readily available at the auto parts store for that?

 

[olds97_lss]

Yes, permatex ultra copper is what I use. High temp and sensor safe.
http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81878-Sensor-Ultra-Copper/dp/B0002UEOPA

Can pick it up at napa, autozone, wal-mart...

 

[SteelCityNitro]

Yes, permatex ultra copper is what I use. High temp and sensor safe.
http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81878-Sensor-Ultra-Copper/dp/B0002UEOPA

Can pick it up at napa, autozone, wal-mart...

Thats what I used on the engine itself. In the thread I saw it was suggested to use associated green slime for the carb needles.. I'm looking for something similar to that.. but i can use the permatex on the carb needles?

 

[Racer 1966]

No,don't use the Permatex on the needles. I just use Vaseline.

 

[StevoRevo]

How does the Vas hold up with the engine temp..??

Cause I've seen it heaps in summer a tub of Vas turn runny...
Plus i thought petrolium based greases where bad for o rings...??
I thought it had to be silicone based..??

 

[Metalhead Matt]

I use a little bearing grease on the o-rings and a bit of locktite on the threads. That's only after I have a problem with them. I put a little after run oil on the o-rings and thread them in first. If they stay tight and don't leak, I leave 'em alone.

 

[MotoGod]

I use Team Associated Green Slime on the needles....works great, but any type of light grease should work as well.

 

[SteelCityNitro]

Hm, well I will try it out and see what happens.. it's a spare for my revo.. might drop it in when it's cold out.