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Re: I Left the DAMN Thing Off!! (was: Any tips or tricks

To: Paul <9laser3@bright.net>
Subject: Re: I Left the DAMN Thing Off!! (was: Any tips or tricks
From: "David R. Conrad" <conrad1@gte.net>
Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2002 05:50:19 -1000
Paul:

I don't see how leaving that particular nut off caused your *exhaust* leak -
that nut only clamps the intake manifold at the rear carb.

Dave

'68 1600
Kailua-Kona

Paul wrote:

>   I tried that last summer; left off that one nut that is tucked under the
> rear carb.  I HAD problems with leaking exhaust!  I think the secret to
> getting that nut on is to do it first.  Get it started on the stud while the
> exhaust manifold or header is still loose and you have a bit more room to
> work.  Then it's time for long handled box wrenches to tighten it up once
> the other 9 are in place.
>
> Paul Kort
> 1969 1600
>
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