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  1. gregpurcell

    Any idea how to get fittings out of aluminum intake?

    Heat is the answer but don't melt the aluminum.
  2. gregpurcell

    What Is This Part?

    If you have a bench grinder with a wire brush wheel, 5 minutes on the wheel will make that plug look like new, If you are redoing small engine parts, the grinder wheel is an invaluable tool to have! After you wire wheel them to bare metal, spray them with clear engine enamel to keep them looking...
  3. gregpurcell

    What Is This Part?

    That nipple generally supplies vacuum for the heater/ac controls on models with air conditioning. On many late 60s-early 70's A and B bodies, the dash heater controls AND the heater (water) control valve are vacuum operated. You can buy a cheap threaded plumbing plug in steel or in brass at...
  4. gregpurcell

    what causes this to happen

    I read that some carbs wear out the case where the lower butterfly shaft goes through the carb housing. Gas will leak out there, which will empty the fuel bowl if the car sits for any length of time. Apparently this is pretty common on two barrel carbs.
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