Oh look, a carb question...

[Pain]

The carbs on my 81 H were acting up, so I put the carbs from my 80 SG on them, they went on just fine.

Now I am putting the SG back together, and want to just put the H's carbs on (simpler), but they will not go on for anything.

It seems unlikely, but are they a different size?

[DiverRay]

They SHOULD be the same size. Did you try a little soapy water or spray silicon lube? My guess is the rubber has gotten harder, and won't stretch like it used to. You could try a quick wipe of a rag with carb cleaner on it, and then plug the carbs in quickly.

[Crazcnuk]

I use just a bit of lubriplate on the inside of the rubber. Seems to work fine, although I can't vouch for the long term effect on the rubber!

[boyat68]

"Vasoline"

I use vasoline whenever I need to pre-lubricate anything that uses gasoline, since vasoline is a petroleum product it mixes well with the gas. It also keeps the gaskets softer for a longer period of time

[Pain]

Thanks, I will give it another go

[LoHo]

I believe another thread recommended soaking in WD40. You could spray them down, let it sit, spray a few more times, and see if the rubber regains its elasticity. I know that WD40 is not a cure-all (my neighbor calls it "Dust Attracter 40"), but this may be the right job for it.

[prometheus578]

Heat up and soften the boots with a hair dryer.

[pggg]

Powder them with lip gloss...

[xsilerating]

Re: "Vasoline"

Originally posted by boyat68
I use vasoline whenever I need to pre-lubricate anything that uses gasoline, since vasoline is a petroleum product it mixes well with the gas. It also keeps the gaskets softer for a longer period of time

A bit of a cautionary note... one should NEVER use a petroleum based lubricant (i.e. Vaseline) on rubber products as it will cause deterioration and breakdown of the rubber. You should only use a NON-petroleum lubricant such as Dow 111 or equivalent.

[mro]

sound like a bunch a wimmin

vasoline
hair dryer
lip gloss


mro

[boyat68]

Oh you men!

[stoked]

KY Jelly maybe?