O.S. Engine OS29781500 Carburettor Gasket for GT55 Models  [OS29781500]

O.S. ENGINES CARBURETTOR GASKET GT55
Price:
£5.94
Brand:
O.S. Engine
Model:
OS29781500
GTIN:
4531028146358
Condition:
Brand New
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Seal purpose and compatible applications

The OS29781500 GT55 gasket serves as a replacement seal for model carburettors, intended to prevent air or fuel escape at mating surfaces that would upset mixture balance and idle stability.

It is targeted at maintenance and rebuild work on glow/nitro engine carburettors in model vehicles. As a small, service-level component, it restores sealing after disassembly for cleaning, needle replacement, or minor tuning. Plan to replace it as part of routine carburettor servicing.

Fitting summary: remove the carburettor from the model, disassemble only enough to access the mating faces, clean all contact surfaces, install the OS29781500 gasket, and reassemble following correct alignment and torque guidance. Perform a bench check of idle and throttle before reinstalling the carburettor.

Compatibility tips: if you experience inconsistent running after a rebuild, verify the gasket seating and also check surrounding connections—intake couplings, throttle bushings, and mounting screws can create air paths that look like gasket leaks.

It is made to match GT55-style mating faces; check dimensions and bolt patterns before using on different carburettors to ensure correct fit and sealing.
Pressurise or use a light fog of carb cleaner around joints while the engine is idling on the bench; changes in rpm indicate the leak location—inspect throttle shaft and intake couplings as common culprits.
Replace any stripped or deformed screws and consider new throttle shaft bushings if they show wear; ensuring solid mating surfaces helps the OS29781500 gasket seal correctly.

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