Bought some replacement float bowl gaskets, but I can't for the life of me get them to stay in their grooves when re-assembling. Thinking about using some silicone grease to hold the gaskets in place, but wondering if the fuel will perish the grease and clog the jets.
Mr. Davies, Yes, placing them float bowl gaskets in the grooves can be a bit finicky at times. I would not use silicone grease to hold the gaskets in place. The fuel will emulsify the silicone grease possibly causing blockages in the jets. I have used Permashield Fuel Resistant Gasket Dressing & Sealant # 85420, a Permatex product to hold gasket in place and repair float bowl gaskets. Place gasket in groove then apply a very thin amount to the gasket using the back side of a spoon. The tightening of the bowl screws will hold the float bowl in place. I usually do a cross tighten pattern when snugly tightening the screws. Regards, Ablecraft
@@ablecraft842 Hey there bud, really appreciate you taking the time to get back to me. I have found a comparable product in Hylomar's Universal Blue (available in the UK), which ticks all the same boxes as your Permashield suggestion. I'm looking forward to getting her back on the road. Thanks for your insight! All the best, B.
I bought a 95 cbr f3. It didnt have a tps sensor but still ran. I tried putting it on and it wont fit because of the clamps. Looks like they forgot the tps sensor or couldnt put it on because of the clamp was put on wrong. Soon ill be doing the fuel system and carbs to see what the hell happened
Mr. Lovits, Thanks for the comment about how your diagnosing issues. Your comments made reflect that sometimes the best way of learning is fixing other people's attempts at repairing things. Keep your CBR sunny side up and enjoy the ride! Have an Ablecraft day!
That Honda was one fast bike. The magazines got the F3 down to 10.9 seconds in the quarter mile. My F2 could run 11.1 seconds, no slouch either in the time trails.
Bought some replacement float bowl gaskets, but I can't for the life of me get them to stay in their grooves when re-assembling. Thinking about using some silicone grease to hold the gaskets in place, but wondering if the fuel will perish the grease and clog the jets.
Mr. Davies,
Yes, placing them float bowl gaskets in the grooves can be a bit finicky at times. I would not use silicone grease to hold the gaskets in place. The fuel will emulsify the silicone grease possibly causing blockages in the jets. I have used Permashield Fuel Resistant Gasket Dressing & Sealant # 85420, a Permatex product to hold gasket in place and repair float bowl gaskets.
Place gasket in groove then apply a very thin amount to the gasket using the back side of a spoon. The tightening of the bowl screws will hold the float bowl in place. I usually do a cross tighten pattern when snugly tightening the screws.
Regards, Ablecraft
@@ablecraft842 Hey there bud, really appreciate you taking the time to get back to me. I have found a comparable product in Hylomar's Universal Blue (available in the UK), which ticks all the same boxes as your Permashield suggestion. I'm looking forward to getting her back on the road. Thanks for your insight! All the best, B.
Mr. Davies,
Quite welcome and thanks for the product tip. Always good to have alternative products.
I bought a 95 cbr f3. It didnt have a tps sensor but still ran. I tried putting it on and it wont fit because of the clamps. Looks like they forgot the tps sensor or couldnt put it on because of the clamp was put on wrong. Soon ill be doing the fuel system and carbs to see what the hell happened
Mr. Lovits,
Thanks for the comment about how your diagnosing issues. Your comments made reflect that sometimes the best way of learning is fixing other people's attempts at repairing things. Keep your CBR sunny side up and enjoy the ride! Have an Ablecraft day!
Чорный дым у меня
Black smoke is too much fuel or plugged air filter. Check your floats and needle valves
That Honda was one fast bike. The magazines got the F3 down to 10.9 seconds in the quarter mile. My F2 could run 11.1 seconds, no slouch either in the time trails.
Strangeuniverse,
Thank you for the comments. Honda CBR enthusiasts will definitely enjoy reading them!