O-ring source for float jet seats 1980sg

[Courtney]

After sitting for awhile dry, my orings on my float jet seats have shrunk and the seat can just fall out of the carb (if I don't put the little clamp and screw in) I know this is wrong, as gas could seep past this and flood the aircleaner jut like a leaking float jet. Anybody know a source for these little orings? I tried some 5/16" orings but they are too tight, 1/4" is too loose. I don't really want to buy complete rebuild kits for one small oring!

[bikerphil]

You can get a nitrile metric O-ring kit at your local Harbor Freight store, it has those seat O-rings and it also has the tiny ones for the fuel mixture screws, $5...

Oh, I see you are in Canada, maybe not then.

http://www.harborfreight.com/225-pie...ent-67609.html

[Courtney]

Thanks Phil! I have ways of getting things from HFright. :-) So there is a set of rings in there that will def. fit? Have you tried this? Do you know which size off hand? Cheers.

[bikerphil]

I don't remember the exact size off hand, I have used this kit in the past to rebuild 2 banks of 80-82 XS11 carbs and it does contain the correct size. Maybe someone will chime in with the correct dimensions.

[Courtney]

Hmmm might be easier to ask someone to mail me 4 of these in an envelope in exchange for some cash. If there is a fair whack of them in the container for 5 bucks, that is def. the cheapest way to go!

[CaptonZap]

Today is your lucky day. Here is the size, and where to buy them.
http://rocketseals.com/

is the place, and 1.5 mm X 7 mm is the size. You want Viton material, although Nitril or Buna N will work.

CZ

[MaximPhil]

Hmmm might be easier to ask someone to mail me 4 of these in an envelope in exchange for some cash. If there is a fair whack of them in the container for 5 bucks, that is def. the cheapest way to go!

You have PM
Phil

[Prothec]

I used the o-rings from the HF kit too for the mixture screws on my XJ. I put them in last spring.

Edit:
As with anything from HF, it's a good idea to look closely at them before buying. The kit I got had a few bad o-rings, just not any sizes I have needed at this point.

[newmaac]

Courtney,
If you are still looking, I bought the nitrile o-ring set at HF last month, for that same reason.
They fit perfectly, and I have enough to share.
If you still have a need, PM your addy and I will mail them to you.

[trdriver71]

If you haven't checked yet princess auto is our version of harbour freight they sell cheap oring kits there.

[Phoenix Rider]

I get all my carb parts here. Hope this helps you out.

http://www.winnerscirclecanada.com/index.php

Wayne

[Courtney]

Thanks for the Princess auto and winnerscircle links guys! I checked out P.A. but didn't see metric oring kit.

[MaximPhil]

Thanks for the Princess auto and winnerscircle links guys! I checked out P.A. but didn't see metric oring kit.

Hi Courtney,
A word of caution with regard to Princess Auto. While they have plenty of bargains and some really good deals they also have a lot of low quality junk mixed in. Personal shopping highly recomended to see what is on offer.
Phil