Dumb is as dumb does
I was installing the carb back on my "A" when I dropped one of the mounting bolts. It went to the place that all cars have where you will never find it again. No problem, just go get another bolt, so I did. I put the new bolt in the front hole and started to tighten then up. The rear bolt was tightened first. when I started to tighten up the front bolt [the new one] I heard a crack. The front bolt was to long and was pushing on a casting ridge on the Zenith top. The result of this is that the rear section of the broke off due to pressure applied by the front bolt. I will sure keep this mind when working on the carb not to use a too long bolt. Something to think about. Steve
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