Working on some carbs tonight no pin holes in the diaphragms but feel a little stiff. Has anyone ever used any type of conditioner on them like an armor all?
Slide diaphragm conditioner?
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I concur with Motoman. Nothing will be fine. You can put baby oil on them if you wish. It will condition vinyl and rubber if you keep using it.Marty (in Mississippi)
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If anything, I would go with a dab of brake fluid rather than an armour-all type product. Stay away from any sort of grease on rubber.Ken TalbotComment
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It is cold out and rubber is stiff. Other than warmer temperatures, they don't need any help.1981 XS1100H Venturer
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On my new diaphragms, I used a little silicone grease around the edge where the bulb fits into the groove.
Also I burnished the sharp edge, on the inside top of the carb body, that the diaphragm contacts. That's the place my old diaphragms had pin holes.
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A little 303 Aerospace protectant wouldn't hurt on the original diaphragms.
On my new diaphragms, I used a little silicone grease around the edge where the bulb fits into the groove.
Also I burnished the sharp edge, on the inside top of the carb body, that the diaphragm contacts. That's the place my old diaphragms had pin holes.
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For this app. with fuel fumes continuious presence, doubtfull they'd be any real effect for any gained durability. The OEM diaphrams are of a silk material which are then coated.
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