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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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my carb is leaking,found the leak at the supply fitting going in to the carb,bought a new fitting.what is the best way to install the new fitting?thanks
 
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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thanks so much for the infor,you are the man! i will get the cvp fitting today and use it thankyou again!
 
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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thankyou so much for the web site!
 
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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I use the stock replacement, which is all brass

put it in the freezer, clamped into vise grips

put the carb body in a vise, warm it up with a heat gun.

have spouse run the part to me

and push it into place.

done.

I think the last one cost $6

mike
 
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