Len & Bonnie Lubbers wrote:
>
> Wow, I was gone over the weekend and it was heartening to see all the
> responses on my return. Thank you to all who responded.
>
> Here is a followup: I do not have a heat shield - is having one a must? I
> see from Dave Chu site that he made his own. What do the originals look
> like? I can't find them in my Haynes or Vicky Brit catalogue.
>
> Regarding the suggestion to go with HS4's - I intend on using the HS2's. I
> don't use the top end of the tach much, so if there is actually is a
> benefit, it does not appear that I would would be one of those who would
> notice.
>
> Do I understand that you can either go with new bushings and new shafts or
> reem the throttle body with oversize shafts being used? Are the two carbs
> reemed straight through? or separately? What kind of tool does the
> "professional" use? Is this done on a drill press with a long bit? I guess
> I am wondering if my local machine shop can do this for me.
I don't have a heat shield and down here in AZ, you would think that I need one
more than anyone. I do have my "Cold Air Box" that takes air from in
front of the radiator. Perhaps that is why I don't need one!
Joe
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