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y block carburetors- what's best?

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Old 09-06-2006, 10:58 PM
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I have 6 trucks and only the holly leaks for some reason it just does . it was brand new and tight and not mor than 1 week it leaked.
 
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Why? Galvanic corrosion? I always thought it was 2 dissimiliar metals in contact, then exposed to water, not fuel, that caused that. Is it any type of moisture?
Yes, a galvanic reaction. The stainless will corrode and get itself stuck in the threads. The stainless bolt heads look great and won't rust or tarnish, but the threads will weld themselves if you don't use anti-seize.
 
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Wow, I learned something today. I thought water had to be thrown into the mix somewhere in there to cause that. Good stuff Paul!
 
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Jack, this forum has been a font of knowledge. I'm glad that I was able to contribute.

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