Swelled o-ring fix

This is a common issue, in this case the o-ring fell in the cleaner and swelled up. This can happen simply from getting gas on an o-ring or when removing a float bowl from a carb.

[@richardkoon5544]

I'm in Florida waiting on the Hurrican..Ian. I stored the generator properly, but a bit of goo formed in one of the tubes. The gasket swelled. I've dried it an put it in the fridge. By watching this video, I am hopeful for a normal gasket. Gods speed. Thanks.

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

It will work, stay safe!

[@johncollins8304]

Removed a new carb I had just installed to see if there was rubber spec from hose causing blockage causing surging. No specs. Couldn't get the o ring back on!! Came in to see what the Interweb had to say. And there you are!!! Thought it was just me! THANK YOU!!!

[@bigjock7691]

best tip yet just fixed my leak saved me money and time thank you

[@aliradwan5465]

Your a life saver man. everyone on reddit was saying I had to get a new one, on new years day!

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Awesome, glad I could help!

[@scolopede]

Glad I came across this. I had the opposite problem, new gasket too small. I stretched it around a can and heated the can up with a mini bu torch. Worked but I'll try soaking in gas next time.

[@TonySmithofChessie]

Thank you for the tip. Thought I was going mad when I was trying to put a tap valve back together after cleaning the parts in white spirit.

[@garny3766]

Hahaha!! That is a great tip. I usually ended up cutting square with razor blade a gluing back together. I’ll have to try this next time. The ones that always pissed me off the most were the mikuni throttle cable cover oring. They are orange teardrop shape and as soon as they fall out of the groove they seem to expand twice the size as soon as air hits them!😆

[@drizler]

Holy crap I NEVER KNEW🫣. Thanks a bundle pal!!!

[@jessicakey6121]

Dude I'm gonna tell you that you are on it. Love your videos because you get to the point and I have learned a lot. Thanks I'm telling you very helpful for this girl...just saying. Two thumbs up👍👍👏👏

[@fbiagent3399]

thank you so much.. I literally had A gasket the swollen up really bad from gasoline so I got pissed and threw it outside... but then after watching this i went outside and actually found it in it's original form... thankyou

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Lol.. Awesome! I fully understand your frustration!

[@fbiagent3399]

@@TepcoCycleRepair yah I was about to spend some money on A New Gasket... It goes Into My Diff Case

[@terrenmcclenathan7267]

This could've saved me running all around town if i watched this first! Lol thanks for the video!

[@stoolie10]

Had this problem today. New gasket will be ok after seeing this method. 👌

[@bettyswolloks]

Everyday is a school day! Been riding and fettling over 40yrs and I've only just encountered this issue, swelling o-rings. I ended up using a little instant gasket to keep them in place.

[@bwhammm]

Thanks! Just what I needed to know!

[@greggthompson7]

Thanks for the video man.

[@Anvil308]

Hell of a tip, thank you

[@shamusbaker2272]

Thank god I found this video

[@gareebtravelleraniruddha]

Thank you very much...

[@thesadninja]

Thank you

[@HowardBaileyMusic]

Over a season of having my carb apart my float bowl gasket shrunk a bit and I cant seat it properly. I'm hoping that soaking it in gas for a few minutes will enlarge it enough to get it into position. Then I can put a bead of gas resistant gasket maker to get a good seal. Should I use gas or would you suggest something different to recondition that ring?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Gas would do it but don't use gasket maker, it just makes a mess and won't stick good due to the gas soaked gasket

[@KDMARIE]

How do u shrink a fuel injector o ring ????

[@permutatechguy]

TY!!!!!

[@johncollins8304]

And 3 months later I've got the opposite problem on another carb, a Nikki. The main jet -- a tiny dude -- fell out when I removed the bowl because its O ring had shrunk. While waiting 2 weeks for spares to arrive, if I soak it in ... petrol, brake fluid, whatever, will it bulk up? Anyone know? (Can't get the ring off without destroying it -- it's 2.9 mm x 1.78). Thanks.

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Soak it in petrol, it should swell.

[@brocky78]

Mine has dried to much so thinking little bit of carb clean around it will enlarge it slightly again 🙆

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Regular gasoline will expand it. If it's dry you may just have to replace it.

[@Free_Free_Palestine0]

Hi there, cab i use air compressor oil for lubricant on o-rings? Want to use it to lube up on a c02 gas gun

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Yes, should be fine

[@Free_Free_Palestine0]

@@TepcoCycleRepair thank you so much ❤️

[@Free_Free_Palestine0]

@@TepcoCycleRepair thank you so much ❤️

[@makojuicedaniel9307]

So wait. Dont put it in the fridge or do put it in the fridge. Did the fridge halp shrink it back or not??

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Yes put it in and yes it helps.

[@johngivens810]

sick as fuck its really this easy. thanks mate i will try this now. Suzuki intruder 125cc oil filter cover seal.

[@alan1cepeda]

No wonder my diésel sprayers keep breaking. Thanks

[@bill4485]

what are the symptoms of a bad o ring?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

It will leak when it's running from the vibration of the engine.

[@bill4485]

@@TepcoCycleRepair what about leaking from the carb when the engine isn't running?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

@@bill4485 It can do that as well.

[@bill4485]

@@TepcoCycleRepair thank you!

[@isaacislaughter]

I "dried" my swelled o-ring out with a heat gun then put it in the freezer for a bit. Successfully sped up the process.

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Awesome, thanks!

[@isaacislaughter]

@@TepcoCycleRepair Thank you for the video. I thought I was going crazy when that o-ring popped out and was suddenly way too big to fit. 🤪

[@philg4116]

Why the hell wouldn't you try baking the gasket for a while?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

I don't think that would go over well in the oven, wife would be pissed. But seriously, it may dry it out but it may expand it as well.

[@gplusgplus2286]

BS it shrunk.

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Try it on the next one you have and you'll see it work for yourself.

[@gplusgplus2286]

@@TepcoCycleRepair it didn't I tried it 3 times, including putting it in the freezer afterwards. I cut it and shortened it with acetone and superglue (trick from AvE)

[@virginiatrailcameravideos]

I have tried this with two swollen rings and they look identical and won’t go in. Has not worked for me.