Why would you want to use Loctite on a carb bowl drain screw? Why not a use the yellow Teflon tape (for gas) and/or a new piece of gasket material for a washer? If the threads are stripped, why not tap the next bigger screw size and use a bigger screw. JMHO
Let me try to answer your questions:
“Why would you want to use Loctite on a carb bowl drain screw?”
The drain plug comes with a sealant directly from the factory. In this case, I recommended Loctite as a thread sealer. The thread sealer helps insure against a leak. It’s also a quick, simple, and effective solution.
“Why not use the yellow Teflon tape (for gas) and/or a new piece of gasket material for a washer?’
The yellow Teflon tape is probably fine. This seems like a matter of preference. As far as the new piece of gasket material for a washer, that’s not going to work. This is a cylindrical plug, not a screw with a head.
” If the threads are stripped, why not tap the next bigger screw size and use a bigger screw.”
We don’t know if the threads are indeed stripped at this point, but if they are yours sounds like a good solution.
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