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RE: exhaust hole

To: "Spitfires" <spitfires@autox.team.net>,
Subject: RE: exhaust hole
From: "Bill Miller" <millerb@netusa1.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 19:55:58 -0500
Here's a trick that I've used several times successfully on a standard
downdraft type carb.  It might be harder to do with a side draft, but...

dump some automatic transmission fluid down the carb throat while it is
running.  As a plus, it cleans out the carbon too. (and I've been told by a
mechanic that it lubricates the valves, but I'm not quite sure)   Keep your
finger on the throttle cable, as you will have to up the idle a bit.

It will smoke like the dickens....  Have someone look under the car and see
where the white smoke is coming out.....

I have done this for years on my several of my cars, I can see no possible
damage that can occur by doing this (with the exception of cars with O2
sensors), but it is a suggestion only, do it at your own risk.

Bill

(it is kinda fun, you WILL get all sorts of looks from your neighbors!)

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-spitfires@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of John Hobson
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 5:56 AM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: exhaust hole



I have a hole in my exhaust, I don't think it's very big because I can't
see it, although I can hear it, problem is that I can't find it!  Any
suggestions as to how I might go about tracking it down so that I can
repair it with some exhaust putty?

cheers
John

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