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    GS1K Carb fuel line "T" connection fix; Teflon tape?

    Hi all,

    It's been awhile since I have visited here, and my 78 GS1000 has been in storage awaiting completion for various reasons. After a complete carb rebuild and intake rubber replacement, I just now got around to completing the assembly a year later. She started right up and is running good, however the "T" fuel line connection is leaking severely. Just wondering if anyone has used the yellow Teflon tape ( used for gasoline and gas fittings), and if it was effective. Also read SqDancer's remedy of o-rings squished in next to the carbs; how is it working out if anyone else has used it.

    Don't want to take these carbs down one more time; this will make number four

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    Z1 Enterprises has them.
    1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
    1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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      Not sure if the yellow tape is necessary, but I have used it more than once. Just be sure to use PLENTY of wraps.

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