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Re: HS2 Butterfly Screws

To: Mark Endicott <endicott@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: HS2 Butterfly Screws
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 1997 19:07:48 -0500
Cc: Spridgets <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
References: <34726CC1.64E2056F@bellsouth.net>
Reply-to: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
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Mark Endicott wrote:

> I have been playing with a set of HS2's for my 1275.  One of Vizard's
> suggestions to increase flow is to make the throttle shaft narrower
> and file off the screws that protrude into the opening.  I am aware
> that I don't want them coming loose and being sucked into the engine.
> The screws are between a 4-40 and a 6-32.  Does anybody know what size
> they really are?   I thought I might put new brass screws in the
> narrowed shaft and then solder them in so they won't come loose.  Any
> better ideas like lock tight or good old J B Weld?
>

File off the screws and use locktite.I haven't lost one yet. (knock wood)


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Frank Clarici
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