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RE: Finding carb vacuum leaks with propane torch

Subject: RE: Finding carb vacuum leaks with propane torch
From: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Thu, 20 May 2004 08:43:31 -0700
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Message text written by INTERNET:ZinkZ10C@aol.com
> >Actually you would remove the tip then use a hose.  ( propane mixed with
> air
> would not work too well )
> <

Dave Massey replied :
>
> Which is shy you leave the tip on.

Another good reason to leave the tip on ... on most hand torches, the tip
retains the orifice that regulates flow.  If you remove the tip and turn the
valve on, the orifice will shoot across the room and the tank will rapidly
empty itself (if it doesn't "freeze" first).

Randall





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