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Steve Rinaldo · 05-24-2019, 03:24 PM

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

1ton · 05-24-2019, 03:41 PM

When I bought my model a truck the carb was broken just like that. Mystery solved.

Benson · 05-24-2019, 03:58 PM

Note: FWIW

Not all carbs are manufactured the same in that area.

Just because one bolt did not break one carb does not mean that it is safe to use that bolt on another carb !

If the bolt is 1 inch or less from end to end you should be OK.

burner31 · 05-24-2019, 05:19 PM

I think most, if not all of us have things like that.
And if you haven't....you're not doing it right.

Benson · 05-28-2019, 01:05 PM

Here is what we are talking about:

never mind photo will not load ...

Brentwood Bob · 05-28-2019, 03:45 PM

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Experience.

Joe K · 05-29-2019, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benson

Here is what we are talking about:

never mind photo will not load ...

A bad day has a way of propagating itself.

Take a break and lay on the running board with your head up the fender - and drink cool stuff mildly medicinal.

Joe K

whirnot · 05-31-2019, 08:45 AM

Also, always tighten both bolts at the same time.

chap52 · 05-31-2019, 10:14 AM

As my Pastor told our softball team once..."let you without error cast the first softball"...
I refer to "these moments" as learning experiences.
Others will benefit from your post. Thanks, Chap

Benson · 06-01-2019, 09:49 AM

photo.

Click photo for larger image.

Notice if you put bolt in rear hole it will not break the flange ...

Cave · 06-01-2019, 10:15 AM

Another "oh-oh" moment - bolted up a Dodge flathead six, new pistons, bearings, you know the drill. Snugged up the pan, manifolds, ready to fire up and just before turning the key my towheaded son of six asks if "this" is important. "This" was a rod bearing half. Whew.

05-24-2019, 03:24 PM	#1
Steve Rinaldo Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 89	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

05-24-2019, 03:41 PM	#2
1ton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: North Aurora,Il. Posts: 154	Re: Dumb is as dumb does When I bought my model a truck the carb was broken just like that. Mystery solved.

05-24-2019, 03:58 PM	#3
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,594	Re: Dumb is as dumb does Note: FWIW Not all carbs are manufactured the same in that area. Just because one bolt did not break one carb does not mean that it is safe to use that bolt on another carb ! If the bolt is 1 inch or less from end to end you should be OK. Last edited by Benson; 05-24-2019 at 04:41 PM.

05-24-2019, 05:19 PM	#4
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: Dumb is as dumb does I think most, if not all of us have things like that. And if you haven't....you're not doing it right. __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

05-28-2019, 01:05 PM	#5
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,594	Re: Dumb is as dumb does Here is what we are talking about: never mind photo will not load ... Last edited by Benson; 05-28-2019 at 04:15 PM.

05-28-2019, 03:45 PM	#6
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,234	Re: Dumb is as dumb does Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Experience.

05-31-2019, 08:45 AM	#8
whirnot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bend Or. Posts: 1,056	Re: Dumb is as dumb does Also, always tighten both bolts at the same time. __________________ Bill Worden 1929 Roadster 1929 Briggs Town Sedan 1930 Closed Cab pickup Smith Motor Compressor 1951 Ford F1 High Desert Model A's

05-31-2019, 10:14 AM	#9
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: Dumb is as dumb does As my Pastor told our softball team once..."let you without error cast the first softball"... I refer to "these moments" as learning experiences. Others will benefit from your post. Thanks, Chap

06-01-2019, 10:15 AM	#11
Cave Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 51	Re: Dumb is as dumb does Another "oh-oh" moment - bolted up a Dodge flathead six, new pistons, bearings, you know the drill. Snugged up the pan, manifolds, ready to fire up and just before turning the key my towheaded son of six asks if "this" is important. "This" was a rod bearing half. Whew. __________________ Cave Luther Syracuse, NY 1931 Deluxe Coupe (Rose) ______________________________________ "... I'm pullin' for ya, we're all in this together." Red Green