Post your 3 numbers.... "Closest" in size doesn't cut it with o-ringsThe 2" was just a ballpark figure. I did measure the opening with calipers and these are the closest in size. I just wonder which type would be better, flat or X?
The o-ring goes in the groove on the bottom of the carb body, not on the bowlOD is 1 1/2" ID is a bit fluid. There is about an 1/8" lip/ledge with a screen in the middle. As long as it fits in the housing and doesn't cover up much of the screen I think all is well. ID measured out at 1 5/16", but think the "ledge" around the outside of screen could support a 1 1/4" ID, giving it a better seal. Sorry, but don't know if can be more definite about the ID without taking the fuel pump off which I'd rather not do. What I am a bit concerned with though is thickness which isn't listed anywhere that I can find. If it's too damned thick might not be able to get the bowl back on. The original gasket was fairly thin and made of cork. I tried to duplicate it out of a cork/rubber material. Worked great at first, but seems to deteriorate rapidly, so no good. I just want to keep this thing from leaking. Not real confident that an O ring is the answer either, but I got to do something.
What was sealing it previously?This is on the fuel pump not the carb and there is no groove. Just a little ledge that goes around the circumference. It didn't come with an O ring. I'm just thinking of trying one because nothing else has worked. Open to any suggestions. Including glopping it up with some type of sealer. I regret the day I ever removed the bowl. The screen actually was clean so it was all for nothing. :-(
Call them.....Just wonder if it's the correct size and whether or not the ethanol will kill it.
Remember...if you add any type of sealer, then you will be scraping, brushing, picking off the old when it is time to replace that gasket !!Thanks Airshot, that actually does make me feel better and was already thinking along the same lines. Funny thing is, even after sitting for at least a few years it wasn't leaking. It was fine until I took it apart. What do you think about using some Tack It or High Tack on another cork gasket? I know got one or the other, maybe both in my supply cabinet.