Re: Dope for Carbs

[LLOYD LAUTNER]

I have been making and sealing cork floats for many years. Gas tank sealer will peal off and clog up carb passages. CA glue will work but very difficult to apply and will make the cork too heavy. Model airplane Dope is the best but it must be old fashioned BUTYRATE Dope. Some newer airplane Dope is made with clear Urethane which will soften in gasoline and make a mess. Any good model airplane/hobby store will or should have BUTYRATE dope, but make sure it is not Urethane Dope. Must use ACETONE to clean brushes and or thin BUTYRATE. Nothing else will touch it. That’s why it works!!

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Hope that helps.