I'm gonna reuse this gasket do i need to put anything on this to make it seal or i can just put it on dry like this?

also any carb help or advice is appreciated :D

I've re-used them dry, or often put a smear of grease on each side.

 

Too complicated to put a sealant on, you don't want silicon sticking in those holes.

You want to make sure both surfaces are perfectly flat though. ie get a razor blade and spend some time on both surfaces.

Too complicated to put a sealant on, you don't want silicon sticking in those holes.

 

I'll vouch for this, tried it once, silicone has a knack for finding the exact hole to get stuck in to give you grief!

didnt plan on using silicone but will try the grease thing thanks.

when i opened it up a few days ago the gasoline in the bowl had orange crud in it could it be gas or rust from the tank?

Old deteriorated petrol most likely. Go very light on the grease.

yea i left the fuel there around fall. do i need to flush it out?

thanks

Can you dilute it well with fresh fuel?

 

The best part of the petrol does evaporate over 6months and the heavier fraction left behind does not fire as well.

Always a good idea for good fuel when doing engine work. ;)

did put good fuel in it since i got it

91 octane. highest possible octane here in canada lol.

@altezza dude dillute the whole tank or carb itself?

clean the carb bowl with brake cleaner and fill the bowl up with that when reassembling. best change the fuel filters while you're at it