Dave,
yes, loctite is a good idea on these studs if they are coming loose.
Ulix
On Tue, 15 Jun 1999, Dave Vrba wrote:
> Hello again listers,
>
> Smack in the middle of cleaning and rebuilding my Weber DGV 32/36 5A
> downdraft carb on the 1275. When removing from the manifold, I
> noticed the studs were only finger tight in the manifold.
>
> Question?
>
> Should these carb manifold studs have locktite on them to keep them in
> place? Some other method of maintaining tightness?
>
> During disassembly I discovered the nuts and the studs were just
> slightly more than finger tight. No wonder it was leaking, hu?
>
> Appreciate any help on securing carb manifold studs properly.
>
> TAI,
>
> Dave
> '62 Sprite MKII
> Dublin, CA
>
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