I have been dealing with a fuel leak on my Autolite 1100 carburetor off and on for years now and I have about decided to throw in the towel and replace the carburetor. The leak is where the fuel filter screws into the carburetor. Nothing I have done seems to work for a long term fix. I have replaced the filter several times as the threads look bad on the old one. No amount of Teflon tape on the threads will stop the leak. I don't dare tighten it anymore for fear of stripping the threads in the carburetor. A couple years ago I thought I had solved the problem when I JB welded a brass fitting into the carburetor, then screwed the filter into the fitting. That lasted a few trips before it started leaking again. I can't seem to find or make a gasket that will stop the leak.
I think the 52 plus year old threads on the old autolite have had it, and I have certainly had it with the leak. Any suggestions of a way to stop the leak? What about a replacement carburetor? I don't really want to spend $300 plus dollars on a "re-built" Autolite that may or may not solve the problem. I can't seem to find one without a SCV, and built for an automatic transmission. What would I be getting into if I purchased one of the many Carter clones built for the 240 and 300?
I think the 52 plus year old threads on the old autolite have had it, and I have certainly had it with the leak. Any suggestions of a way to stop the leak? What about a replacement carburetor? I don't really want to spend $300 plus dollars on a "re-built" Autolite that may or may not solve the problem. I can't seem to find one without a SCV, and built for an automatic transmission. What would I be getting into if I purchased one of the many Carter clones built for the 240 and 300?