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Re: Desmogging details

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Subject: Re: Desmogging details
From: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2003 14:34:24 -0700
Only if you're concerned about the "kludge factor". ..

on 8/19/03 12:57 PM, Paul M. at rowman22001@yahoo.com wrote:

>> You need 4 7/16" 1/2" long allen head screws
>> for the head and I think it's a 1/2" bolt for
>> the intake.
> 
>> John Twist, says to grease a tap to cut the
>> grooves in the hole so the shavings don't
>> fall into the manifold.
> 
> Why do I need to tap the intake hole?  The hose from
> the gulp valve attaches to an elbow fitting at the top
> of the intake manifold, so can't I just cap it?  Like
> a thick rubber cap held on by a hose clamp or
> something?
> 
> In a way, that's almost what's on there now, so why
> would I have to tap it and bolt it closed?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> =====
> Paul Misencik
> 1971 MGB Vintage Race Project
> www.sopwithracing.com
> 
> Huntersville, NC  USA
> www.paoloroman.com



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Max Heim
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