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Old 02-01-2011, 05:55 AM
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Nice work man.
 
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and this looks like it is going to be my next mod lol looks great
 
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was running out of projects,now i have another,thanks
 
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Here is the "holder" unless someone finds it cheaper

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

and the cleaner (if it shows up)

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=228329_0_0_
 
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Right on man. Jireh has them for around that price with the crank case breather filter & hoses.
 
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When I was turning wrenches as a teen at my Dad's garage, his service manager used to perform seemingly miraculous tune ups by simply loosening each spark plug 1/4 turn, reconnecting them, starting the motor up, putting a finger on the throttle and drizzling water down the carb throat, just like you said. He'd give it just enough gas to keep it from stalling, and the amount of carbon and crap that this procedure broke free from the works was enough to make it seem like a brand new engine.
Good memories...

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I don't sock it. Water isn't going to hurt unless it's submerged. Back in the day I used to watch my dad pour water in his carbs while the motor was running to clean em out.

But if you must have a cover buy this instead of the unit from Auto Zone. You might have to trim a bit off of the cover to clear the carb top but that's an easy fix.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Louver...ners,7201.html
 
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And if you want the cyl walls clean , run sand thru it....
 
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Creative, I like it.

 
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Yeah nice work for sure. I sure does have that old school look to it.
 
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Originally Posted by mreed
The paper filter looks old school and works just fine. Replacement filters are also available at Auto Zone. But for you guys that wear designer jeans, a 4" K&N fits perfectly. Part # E-3120.


Thanks for looking...

HAHA..... if i didnt buy my jokermachine i would of done this
 


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