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Subject: GT6 Carb
From: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2005 19:52:36 -0600
Hi,

I have a 68 GT6  and I am trying to rebuild the Stromberg carbs. It 
seems that these particular carbs -#3172  were just on the 68 GT6s that 
started having some emission controls.   I  bought a rebuild kit from 
TRF - it seemed to have all the parts that I need except the washer at 
the top of the jet.  There were several washers in the kit but none of 
them were the right size. 

I tried buying the washers at Victoria British since it is close 
(#3-5435).  They  have the right o.d. but the i.d. is too small.  The 
jets have a bushing at the top that kind of looks like 2 top hats.  
Anyone know where I can get the right washers?

Also, I inserted the new metering needle and it wouldn't go in quite far 
enough and I can't get it back out.  I have tried spraying carb 
cleaner,  WD-40 and Kroil both around the base of the needle and through 
the set screw hole.  It is still too tight to pull out.  I don't want 
try pliers yet as I know I would mess up the needle.  Does anyone have 
any secret for getting these out without ruining the needle? 

Thanks,
Roger Elliott
68GT6




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