Re: [FWDLK] Carb Question

[Ron Waters <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

In this case, it's a non-FL Olds Quadrajet. But the answer could be applied 
to an AFB as well.

I want to attempt a repair before I have to go looking for a replacement.

Ron

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "paul" <paulholm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 9:30 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Carb Question


> On 1/19/2012 9:13 PM, Ron Waters wrote:
> > In the course of rebuilding a carburetor, a small, somewhat critical tab
> > broke off. The carb is made of cast aluminum.
> >
> > Does anyone know of an epoxy that will permanently glue this back ? I
> > was sure JB Weld would do the trick. But instead, the tab dislodged
> > itself within a few minutes. This was after waiting 24 hours for the JB
> > Weld to dry.
> >
> > Ron
>
> what type carb?  what application?  some are 'white' metal, an alloy and 
> not aluminum.
> it might be that you need a replacement ?
>
>
>
> --
> Paul Holmgren
> Mine: 2 57 300-C's in Indy
> Hers: 05 PT GT R/T HO Stage 1
> Hoosier Corps L#6 

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