I have used a deep socket and an extention that is made so the socket can
swivel slightly, not as much as a universal. These can be bought. I just got a
set of sockets with a built in universal, they are great.
Paul Fjelstad wrote:
> 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.)
>
> I'm still in the "disassembly" pre-phase. Part of the process involves
> replacing the intake manifold ... but I cannot get the old one removed. In
> looking through the list archives, it appears that I may or may not need
> also to remove the exhaust manifold and possibly even the engine head.
>
> For now, I have removed what I thought were all of the intake manifold
> bolts, but there are two practically inaccessible ones under the intake
> manifold that are completely frustrating me. These seem to hold both
> manifolds; is that right? 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?
>
> I feel I must be missing some trick, and I'm sure lots of you folks have
> done this with far greater ease than I'm experiencing in my lame attempt.
> Any help would be gratefully appreciated!!
>
> Paul
>
> P.S. Anticipate further idiotic questions as I move through this
> over-my-head project!
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