Mallory 4305M
- Chip Birks
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Mallory 4305M
I am ready to throw my FPR in the dumpster!!! The thing keeps on leaking, I can't seem to get it to stop. I've now tried two sealants with it. The Motoseal blew out violently, with high pressure spray coming from about 4 spots on the cap. The last stuff I used was Kuril-t, it did no better than the plain old dry diaphragm. I'm at a loss here. Anyone else ever dealt with this issue with this Reg? It has a brand new diaphragm. It used to work great, no problems.
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Re: Mallory 4305M
Maybe the sealing surfaces need to be sanded flat? Grab some 1000 grit and a piece of glass.
- Chip Birks
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Re: Mallory 4305M
I had a similar thought, but one of them has a very small ridge all the way around, I think it is designed to pinch the diaphragm and hold it tight against the other half, I don't want to sand that away. Last night I picked up some Seal All from the local flaps. It pretty much glues the part together, but at this point I don't really care anymore. If it has more issues, I'll just replace it.
- Chip Birks
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Re: Mallory 4305M
New stuff STILL leaks!!! Screw it! I ordered a new one this afternoon
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Re: Mallory 4305M
Really? Going to go with the same brand after the leaking problems etc?
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Re: Mallory 4305M
Make some lemonade, this one's a dud!
- Vee Dub Nut
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Re: Mallory 4305M
Chip Birks wrote:New stuff STILL leaks!!! Screw it! I ordered a new one this afternoon
I believe he's saying new sealant still leaks, and he ordered a different reg.
Chip... What ya doing with the old Mallory? I've got one of these and wouldn't mind spare parts if your going to bin it.
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Re: Mallory 4305M
That's what I meant to sayVee Dub Nut wrote:
I believe he's saying new sealant still leaks, and he ordered a different reg.
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Built by Germans powered by Japanese and brought together by Canadians
Built by Germans powered by Japanese and brought together by Canadians
- Chip Birks
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Re: Mallory 4305M
New one arrived. Works great, this one used to work fine. I'm wondering if I warped the top at one point when changing out its guts. I'm gonna hang onto it, Mallory will repair it, cost will be fair. I have other EFI project plans in the future
- Vee Dub Nut
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Re: Mallory 4305M
Good deal.. just thought I'd ask in case it was getting trashed. Good to know about Malory being able to repair them.. Thanks!
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