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Offline 89SS196

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Quadrajet-Can't get idle tube out
« on: November 15, 2012, 01:51:30 PM »
I am attempting to pull my idle tubes and I have ruined the collar on the first one.  Drove it down 1/8" and attempted to remove the assembly with a de-tipped drywall screw as seen in Cliff's Q jet book.
After it failed I heated & retried, then did another heat & try with a second screw.  The upper 1/16 inch of the collar has pulled out. What would you say to do?
I am about to get some little easy outs unless you have a better method.
Help a guy out with an idea.
89 Baja Sunsport 196, Mercruiser 5.7, Alpha 1
Moultonboro Neck, Lake Winnipesaukee, NH
Let's go embarass some big go-fast boats!

Offline 89SS196

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Re: Quadrajet-Can't get idle tube out
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2012, 03:51:16 PM »
Nevermind, took another try with a smaller deck screw.  Voila.  Out!
89 Baja Sunsport 196, Mercruiser 5.7, Alpha 1
Moultonboro Neck, Lake Winnipesaukee, NH
Let's go embarass some big go-fast boats!

Offline Cliff Ruggles

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Re: Quadrajet-Can't get idle tube out
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2012, 01:47:02 AM »
Good news.  Some can be stubborn.  Heating the casting and good engagement in the collar is the key to getting them out easily.....Cliff