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Stuck idle tube collar

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Ethan1:
 James,
 There is no way to get them out through the bottom. He meant they fall out through the top. Try a 1/16" drill bit and butane torch. Worked for me. :)

jamesF:
Thanks "E", that's what I figured. Now I know. Will do.

Ethan1:
 Yeah, you punch the idle tubes down an 1/8" or so, use your drywall screw, snug it up and use a butane torch. Heat it for about 20 seconds. Usually they just pop right out with ease. The one I had was a little more stubborn though.

Cliff Ruggles:
I've had a few folks push them down so far that we had to remove the front plugs to access them.  The channel leading up to the idle tubes is curved where it goes down to the front plugs, so they are very difficult to remove from underneath, but it is an option to get them out if you end up pushing them so far down that they "wedge" in the fuel passage.....Cliff

Mr.Pontiac:
Ive pulled about 30 sets out, i first squirt em down with wd-30, Grind a very small flat on a dry wall screws and start it in tight. Heat it up for about 12 seconds by one thousand, next lay and piece of 1x1 key stock across top near screw, grab it with wire cutters or some guys call em dikes, and they come right out for me. usually on first pull.

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