[Shop-talk] stripped screw hole in carb

[John T. Blair]

I'm working on a '40 Packard's carb.  The float bowl cover is held on with 5
screws.  3 of the holes (in the bottom part of the carb - float bowl) 
are stripped.

So I'm looking for an easy way to fix them.

I've done a google search, and found 2 basic methods:

1. use a heli coil

2. us JB weld with soap on the bolt.  Once the epoxy has cured, 
unscrew the screw.

Wondering what you guys have done?

John

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Va. Beach, Va
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