The nipples on these are fragile, so be careful it you try to tap it. I do
have a box full of Zenith bodies, if you want to buy or trade. Otherwise,
you might want to check into thread inserts. (not helicoils) Here is the URL
for one company - no affiliation, never used then, etc.etc.
http://www.angelfire.com/biz/thread/
Chris Stephenson
cs@tscg.net
(404) 915-7669
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-alpines@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-alpines@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Matthew Trebelhorn
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2001 10:18 AM
To: alpines@autox.team.net; ian@sunbeamalpine.org
Subject:
I'm working on a series 3 alpine with a series 5 motor, backdated with
series 3 accessories -- carbs, generator, distributor, oil filter housing
etc.
Don't ask me, it was done by the PO. I put the old distributor in last fall
(with a made-up adapter) so the tach would work.
My immediate question is about the carbs. One of them has a stripped/cross
threaded fuel fitting. Are there any suggestions from the list for solving
this problem? I know that there are kits for some carbs that can repair
these threads, allowing a new fitting to be used. Or, since there's still
*some* thread left there, I've considered pc-7 epoxy, or possibly even a
thread repair product. Any suggestions from the list? What size/what
standard are those threads, anyway?
If I can get that sorted out, then *all* I've got to do is plane the head,
replace the rear axle, and sort the electrics. ;-) In that case, I'll see
you all in Dayton!
Any and all suggestions appreciated.
Thanks,
Matt
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