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Old 09-14-2009, 12:24 PM   #1
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Default carb gas leak

one of the fuel inlet ports threads are partially stripped and gas is leaking from it how do i fix this. should i just jb weld the fitting to the carb? and i stil cant figure out what carb i have there is no list number so if someone could help me out
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89 gt hatchback
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mods: upr coil overs/kyb agx struts,upr cc plates, bbk lt headers, bbk o/r hpipe, flomaster 40s, crosswind intake, edelbrock 600cfm carb, MGW shifter, bbk subframe connectors, 3.73's
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Old 09-14-2009, 01:14 PM   #2
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do not jb weld that think man what if u have to take it off for what ever reason how striped is it if it still holds it good try some Teflon tape or jusr get a different bowl
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Old 09-14-2009, 01:32 PM   #3
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getting a different bowl thanks for the reasoning i was just freaking out a little
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Old 09-14-2009, 02:21 PM   #4
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that or try to repair the threads
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Old 09-14-2009, 10:52 PM   #5
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talked to my friend and mechanic recomended going with a edelbrock and so i did
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Old 09-20-2009, 05:31 PM   #6
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what size is the holley? holleys are good for the track edelbrock are good for the street.
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Old 09-21-2009, 11:16 AM   #7
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the holley is a 650 but it was worked it was way to much for the engine
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