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Offline 58chev

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Putting Carb back together
« on: February 13, 2015, 02:01:07 PM »
I have looked every where and cannot find ant torque value for the base plate, main body & air horn screws.  :-\

I figure at least not to gorilla wrench them down.  ;D

Is there a specific torque value, or just snug them down?
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Offline Ethan1

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Re: Putting Carb back together
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2015, 03:12:08 PM »
 I would just snug them down. But, if you are looking for the correct torquing, it is 2 ft./lbs or 24 in./lbs. Also, make sure you torque them in the correct sequence. Just like torquing down a head, intake, etc. 8)
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Offline 58chev

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Re: Putting Carb back together
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2015, 03:47:51 PM »
Great ThanX

What about thread sealant, Should I put any on the screws?
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Re: Putting Carb back together
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2015, 05:48:18 PM »
Great ThanX

What about thread sealant, Should I put any on the screws?

 No thread sealant is needed.
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Offline 58chev

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Re: Putting Carb back together
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2015, 09:50:22 AM »
Got a part left over and can't figure where it should have went??




Hope it runs as good as it looks.  ;D   8)





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Offline 77cruiser

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Re: Putting Carb back together
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2015, 11:11:00 AM »
Is that the retainer for the pri. metering rods?
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Re: Putting Carb back together
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2015, 11:52:01 AM »
Is that the retainer for the pri. metering rods?
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 Yep. That is the retainer for the power piston. You slightly open the "notched" side and slip it over the power piston stem.
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Offline 58chev

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Re: Putting Carb back together
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2015, 12:03:20 PM »
Think I should be OK, if I don't use the new one and just stick to the original?
Last thing I want to do is take the carb apart. I had to pull the power piston out once after staking, would hate to do that again.
I'll be Frank, Haven't a clue when it comes to setting up a carburetor.