new inlet valve seat oring and it does not fit

[indyjoel]

hi

rebuilding the carbs as i did not replace the orings the first time(i know i know)

I went to replace the inlet valve seat oring just now.

I put on of the new orings marked "inlet valve seat" on this (mine has a small screen filter on the end, which i pushed in a bit)

http://thegsresources.com/images/carbs/053_Needle%20valve%20seat%20removed.jpg

Now when I put the valve seat back in it wont sit properly. It seems the oring is to big.

I have pushed gently and forecfully on the valve seat

is there a trick I am missing?

signed
dumb and dumber

[Nessism]

Oiling the O-ring before you try to install the seat back into the carbs will assist greatly. In fact, oil all the O-rings so you don't tear them.

[indyjoel]

Oiling the O-ring before you try to install the seat back into the carbs will assist greatly. In fact, oil all the O-rings so you don't tear them.

what about silicone spray?

[Nessism]

what about silicone spray?

That would work but WD-40 is mostly just solvent if that's what you are thinking of. Simple motor oil or silicone grease is the ticket.