Cliff's Quadrajet Parts and Rebuild Kits

General Category => Quadrajet Carb Talk and Tips => Topic started by: ubushaus on February 22, 2011, 05:12:48 PM

Title: Did I Ruin My Baseplate?
Post by: ubushaus on February 22, 2011, 05:12:48 PM

I tried to be careful! But my eyesite is getting worse with old age. So, while grinding down the stakes on the primary throttle flap mounting screws, I dug into the baseplate a bit. Have I ruined it, or am I being too paranoid? (see attached)

Thanks in advance,
Joe M.

Title: Re: Did I Ruin My Baseplate?
Post by: omaha on February 22, 2011, 10:55:26 PM

i do not think that would effect anything.  should be ok.

Title: Re: Did I Ruin My Baseplate?
Post by: Cliff Ruggles on February 24, 2011, 03:46:46 AM

Woln't hurt a thing, it's way inside the sealing of the gasket.....Cliff

Title: Re: Did I Ruin My Baseplate?
Post by: ubushaus on February 24, 2011, 06:00:12 AM

I like those answers guys - thanks!

Cliff, soon I'll be requesting a quote to do the baseplate rebuild along with adding an APT screw ('68 Buick baseplate).

The reason I removed the throttle shaft myself is in order to set it up to put a modified throttle linkage end on it to provide for a 200-4R TV cable before sending the baseplate in for service.

See you on V8Buick!

Best Wishes,
Joe M.