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How important is the packing washer/o-ring?

Discussion in 'CV Performance' started by jammerj, Apr 12, 2013.

  1. jammerj

    jammerj Member

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    Just wondering, is the o-ring on the mixture screw really needed? I've seen hundreds of other carbuerators over the years, on both bikes and cars, that were made w/o o-rings, which makes me wonder if it's really needed in the cv 40. Don't get me wrong, it seems like a good idea, but is it necessary?
    jammerj, Apr 12, 2013
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  3. kenfuzed

    kenfuzed Administrator Staff Member

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    Yes, absolutely necessary on any of the Keihin CV style carburetors. By design the o-ring prevents both fuel from seeping down around the threaded portion and also from a slight vacuum leak forming in this same area at idle.
    kenfuzed, Apr 14, 2013
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