Carb bolt not able to thread into manifold.
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:48 pm
After changing out timing & balance chains and sprockets, engine mounts, seals, and gaskets to put an end to a 31 year old leaking mess, I find that the bolts holding “A” shaped carburetor to valve cover brace have corroded. One bolt still is capable of catching its female thread in intake manifold; the other is just catching air.
Before I remove this carburetor and open another can of worms, what am I getting into? Do these two bolts enter coolant filled section of intake, and is the cause of all the corrosion?
I do recall removing these two bolts 15 years ago to replace the fuel pump, and at the time recall a striped like condition. Back around 1985 the carburetor was under a recall, I never knew what was done to correct a drivability issue, but suspect mechanic may have striped that bolt.
Anyone have experience with this condition?
Before I remove this carburetor and open another can of worms, what am I getting into? Do these two bolts enter coolant filled section of intake, and is the cause of all the corrosion?
I do recall removing these two bolts 15 years ago to replace the fuel pump, and at the time recall a striped like condition. Back around 1985 the carburetor was under a recall, I never knew what was done to correct a drivability issue, but suspect mechanic may have striped that bolt.
Anyone have experience with this condition?