Hi Paul
This does not have to be done by removing the head, the two bolts you refer
to can be got with a modified 9/16" combination spanner (one end open one
end ring) modify by bending, so you can use the ring end or with a 3/8"
drive socket, I have both tools available and have often had to use a
combination of both, the combination spanner ring end to loosen then the
socket to ease removal.
Graham,
1967 1300 FWD
1968 2000 Saloon
1972 2.5PI Saloon
1974 Sprinted Dolomite 1850
1975 Toledo in restoration!
http://www.triumph-iw.co.uk
http://www.mickdolphin.co.uk Spares Supplier.
Ps if the manifold you are removing is not the twin SU set-up then things
may be different.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Fjelstad" <fjelstad@panix.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2001 6:16 PM
Subject: Intake manifold removal
>
> I'm trying to install a new Weber DGV carburetor in my 80 Spitfire, and it
> seems to be growing into an ever-larger project. At this point I'm feeling
> totally incompetent! (I am not very experienced at this sort of thing, so
> this evaluation is really not far off.)
>
And is getting better access to these bolts a
> reason to remove the head and take the whole intake/exhaust/head assembly
> off the engine for further separation? Do I _have_ to?
>
> Paul
>
> P.S. Anticipate further idiotic questions as I move through this
> over-my-head project!
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