]Do I have the O ring for float bowl drain?

[Guest]

I think I missed something, this o-ring (rest on the bowl in the pic) looks entirely different from anything in the set I purchased.

The one that came off seems fitted with two notches to fit into the hole.

[M.Hayes.GS450TX]

I found this thread

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=219571&highlight=float+bowl+gasket&page=2

and this from Eil: "So to answer your question, the Rober Barr o-rings will work just fine. They squish down to fill in the cutaway in the drain bowl. You have to be careful not to over-tighten them, though, because if you do you'll mangle the o-ring and cause a leak. (Ask me how I know. :P)

I've often thought a thick rubber gasket would be a better fit for these drain bowl screws, but chances are something like that would cost a lot more than bog-standard o-rings.
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[tom203]

Just take the bowl and screw to local hardware store plumbing section and rummage thru the buna o-rings to get a nice fit. Carb bowls don't get that hot so buna is fine and has added bonus of swelling a bit when gas hits it.

[Steve]

The o-rings in the D envelope will work just fine.

The notches in the old o-rings are there because some Bozo cranked down on the screw a bit too hard, then left them there for too many years.

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[robertbarr]

Find an exploded diagram of your carbs. Odds are, the diagram will show a washer that is used as a gasket. It's a hard fiber washer. That, or a substitute, is what you're looking for. There's a similar thread on this topic with a few good substitute suggestions.

[nastyjones]

Put a dap of grease on all those orings including the drain plug before you install & you won't ruin any.