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Hi. New to this forum, I've got a 76 CVCC wagon, that recently stalled. Took it to the mechanic, they identified the main jet solenoid as the issue. Problem is, they can't find the part w/ any of their suppliers. They have replacement carbs (Kehihn), but solenoid is missing wherever they look. Took a look at it after driving it home, the gasket for it was cracked. I'm trying to see if I can either find a replacement solenoid, or just the gasket, but no luck so far. Any ideas, or anyone with a gasket and//or solenoid they'd be willing to part with? I'm down to pay for it, or should I just be scouring junkyards at this point? Any help would be amazing, thanks.

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Re: '76 Carburetor Solenoid problems

Can you make a gasket for it?
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Re: '76 Carburetor Solenoid problems

Hmm I will try. Would you suggest gasket dressing or an o-ring kit?
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Re: '76 Carburetor Solenoid problems

I meant gasket paper.
is the original gasket more like an oring?
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Re: '76 Carburetor Solenoid problems

It's essentially a rectangular o-ring that sits inside a groove.
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Re: '76 Carburetor Solenoid problems

There are oring making kits, but its usually for industrial use. The right size round oring might work.
Tried the dealer for part numbers? Ebay?
Last resort use rtv
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