replacing throttle return spring bracket

[Dave NEO]

that's mounted to the front driver side intake bolt on '68 383 4spd. - Maybe a dumb question but am I risking a manifold gasket leak if I remove this bolt to switchout my bracket?

 

[harrisonm]

No. I've done that type of thing many times without a problem. It's a good time to re-torque the other bolts.

 

[Dave NEO]

thnks, I'm overthinking it.

 

[Bad Sport]

Maybe a dumb question but am I risking a manifold gasket leak if I remove this bolt to switchout my bracket?

Nope, but I would put a little thread sealant on the bolt when you put it back in. Oil can, not always, wick up the threads and leave oil on the intake.

 

[Dave NEO]

thanks. funny you mentioned that - I noticed a tiny bit of oil below one or two of other bolts - will check/torque all.

 

[Daves69]

.......- will check/torque all.

FWIW, Careful to not over torque them. Last thing you need is a stripped out bolt hole.