Steve Robbins wrote:
>
> Had a wierd experience recently. Driving down the road in my SV, when
> the car suddenly started decelerating. Just as if I had removed my foot
> from the pedal. No throttle responce. I had to use the choke to get
> home, which by the way is a great cruse control..if you like 45mph.
> When I got home, I expected some broken linkage. But guess what. I had
> recently replaced the breathers, and apparently did not get the bolts
> tight enough. Both breathers, and the bracket on the forward carb had
> fallen off to the right. I know I tightened the bolts when I installed
> the breaters. Should I try some thread lock, lock washers, or what?
>
> Steve Robbins
> New Albany, MS
> B395000767 LRX
I have had problems with these bolts coming loose also (even when using
lock washers) and found out recently that the threads are worn out from
too much use. I just rebuilt the carbs on my car and I am planning to
use some Heli-Coils for some nice new, long-lasting threads.
Sergio
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