Dan- Just have a competent mechanic helicoil the pulled threads. They
will be stronger than original.
Chris in Trinidad
"Daniel S. Eiland" wrote:
>
> Hi Listers,
>
> Well, I think I found my problem with the tune up or at least a part of
> the problem. Thread pulled out of two of the holes for the carb studs. Any
> ideas on how to fix this problem? I've tried retapping and loctite thread
> fixer--neither worked. Steve, is it time to take this back to my shop guy
> and have both holes coned then heliarced? Will this work? Would I be better
> off just updating to a new Edlebrock Performer Manifold or to whatever is
> the replacement for the F4B? Any help on this one would be greatly
> appreciated. I know, this has never happened before, right? Looking for
> advice from someone who has been here before. What did you do to fix it. And
> don't tell me you sold your Tiger!
> Dan Eiland
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