Re[2]: Fuel Distributor Rebuild?

[Russell S Southerlin <Russell.S.Southerlin@lmco.com>]

Turbo,
Interesting name!!! When I couldn't locate the specific brand of Loctite 
that Phil Payne suggested (#54266) I went to the Loctite web site 
http://www.loctite.com and found a wealth of information on all of their 
products. They have test data on % strenth loss while subjected to 
different solvents and oils. After reasearching all this I tried to seal my 
unit with Loctite 518. It was a little thicker than I wanted, it is almost 
like a paste. I am now waiting for the 24 hour cure with my fingers 
crossed.

According to the Loctite info Loctite 290 is real thin for wicking under 
bolts that are already installed. It has average % strength loss when 
subjected to gasoline - probably a better choice than the stuff I used.

The data for Loctite 262 was about the best for % strength loss but I guess 
this is super high strength and it is almost impossible to get the parts 
apart if needed.


Russ
87 5KTQ  


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Subject: Re: Fuel Distributor Rebuild?
Author:  turbo@steelcity2.steelcity.net at MAILHUB-SMTP
Date:    10/15/97 3:24 PM


Russell S Southerlin wrote:
>
> All,
> While troubleshooting my fuel prsssure problems I did a stupid thing. I
> took my fuel distributor apart. I think I have my pressure problems fixed 
> but now the fuel dist. is leaking. I think I've seen some threads on this 
> and was wondering if they are rebuildable. There isn't that much to them. 
>
> TIA
> Russ
> 87 5KTQ
     I did this once and used Loctite brand #290 to seal the dist halves.Use
very little and be sure to line up the parts correctly,there is a little 
hole in the center plate,watch for this.
turbo