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sphooch · 03-10-2018, 04:10 PM

HI guys, I need a couple answers here; 1st some one drilled out the carb mounting flanges to 5/8 in. can I use a heli -coil to bring them back for the correct bolt? OR can I fill the holes with weld and redrill and tap?? 2nd- I'm gonna try my hand at welding a broken carb. flange , its my understanding that I need to get the cast beyond cherry red, in doing so will I melt the brass plugs ?? if so how do I remove the plugs? what size drill bit is the small one? and is it a big deal to remove and replace the plugs.I never did this work before and I don't want to destroy the carbs. thanks a lot THE HOOCH

03-10-2018, 04:10 PM	#1
sphooch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 362	Late 31 Carb-rebuild HI guys, I need a couple answers here; 1st some one drilled out the carb mounting flanges to 5/8 in. can I use a heli -coil to bring them back for the correct bolt? OR can I fill the holes with weld and redrill and tap?? 2nd- I'm gonna try my hand at welding a broken carb. flange , its my understanding that I need to get the cast beyond cherry red, in doing so will I melt the brass plugs ?? if so how do I remove the plugs? what size drill bit is the small one? and is it a big deal to remove and replace the plugs.I never did this work before and I don't want to destroy the carbs. thanks a lot THE HOOCH