94pattyspride Member Jun 11, 2019 #1 Is there supposed to be a gasket between the carb and this part? I can't seem to find it on any parts list and can't remember removing any gaskets when I took it apart. Attachments IMG_2199.JPG 2.5 MB · Views: 16 IMG_2198.JPG 2.4 MB · Views: 16
Is there supposed to be a gasket between the carb and this part? I can't seem to find it on any parts list and can't remember removing any gaskets when I took it apart.
S Sportster-2001-951C-Stock Well-Known Member Jun 11, 2019 #3 That looks like the upstream air inlet to the carburetor throat. If yes, air leaks there are of no concern.
That looks like the upstream air inlet to the carburetor throat. If yes, air leaks there are of no concern.
mikidymac Moderator Staff member Moderator Jun 11, 2019 #4 Racerxxx is correct Loctite or Permatex 515 or 518. You can still see the residue of the factory application of it on the bottom of your aribox plate.
Racerxxx is correct Loctite or Permatex 515 or 518. You can still see the residue of the factory application of it on the bottom of your aribox plate.
94pattyspride Member Jun 12, 2019 #5 Thanks. I also posted about my oil pump. I'd appreciate it if you would help me with that post. Thanks in advance.
Thanks. I also posted about my oil pump. I'd appreciate it if you would help me with that post. Thanks in advance.
mikidymac Moderator Staff member Moderator Jun 12, 2019 #6 Honestly I have never had one apart. It is one of those parts that shouldn't be taken apart in my experience. I might have an old one at the house and will check when I get home. If I have one I will pull it apart and check for you.
Honestly I have never had one apart. It is one of those parts that shouldn't be taken apart in my experience. I might have an old one at the house and will check when I get home. If I have one I will pull it apart and check for you.
94pattyspride Member Jun 12, 2019 #7 Ok. Yah, I feel dumb for not being more careful when removing the part. Oh well. I appreciate your help!!
Ok. Yah, I feel dumb for not being more careful when removing the part. Oh well. I appreciate your help!!