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Old 09-14-2009, 11:24 AM
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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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Old 09-14-2009, 12:14 PM
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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, 12:32 PM
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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, 01:21 PM
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that or try to repair the threads
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Old 09-14-2009, 09:52 PM
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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, 04:31 PM
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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, 10:16 AM
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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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