disaster averted! for f sake, near shat my jockeys |
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disaster averted! for f sake, near shat my jockeys |
rhodyguy |
Jun 12 2007, 02:24 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,093 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
i stop at a light about 4 miles from home. overwhelmed by the stench of fuel. shut it off and pull over immediately. top of driver's side tin is puddled with fuel and it's steaming off. turn key to energize the pump to see where it might be leaking. one of the lead plugs ( which block the interior passage ways) on the inside face of the carbs has popped out and the gas is coming out like a garden hose. KEY OFF!!! find the plug laying on the tin (no tools on board of course (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) ). use a keys and a rock to drive the plug back in and drive home stopping every 100 yards or so. i was sure i was going to watch my car go up in flames. damn.
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brant |
Jun 13 2007, 09:05 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,640 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Kevin,
the epoxy will probably be fine, but with the temperature changes and aluminum expansion why risk it? the correct way to fix the plugs is to tap thread and run a cap screw into the body. this has been a known racing trick for 20 years. you'll never have to worry about it again brant |
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