Stripped Q-jet Fuel inlet
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Melting Slicks
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From: Austin Tx
Stripped Q-jet Fuel inlet
OK I have a stripped fuel inlet on my q-jet. It was stripped a while back, and I put in one of the oversized fittings - I knew that was a temp solution, and now my time has run out.
I need to get the heli-coil insert, but I can't figure out how. I have a heli-coil kit, but nothing near the size needed.
Doea anyone know where I can buy the correct size kit, or where can I take it to have a heli-coil inserted?
Thanks,
Matt
I need to get the heli-coil insert, but I can't figure out how. I have a heli-coil kit, but nothing near the size needed.
Doea anyone know where I can buy the correct size kit, or where can I take it to have a heli-coil inserted?
Thanks,
Matt
Drifting
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OK I have a stripped fuel inlet on my q-jet. It was stripped a while back, and I put in one of the oversized fittings - I knew that was a temp solution, and now my time has run out.
I need to get the heli-coil insert, but I can't figure out how. I have a heli-coil kit, but nothing near the size needed.
Doea anyone know where I can buy the correct size kit, or where can I take it to have a heli-coil inserted?
Thanks,
Matt
I need to get the heli-coil insert, but I can't figure out how. I have a heli-coil kit, but nothing near the size needed.
Doea anyone know where I can buy the correct size kit, or where can I take it to have a heli-coil inserted?
Thanks,
Matt
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Oh, it is not cost effective to buy the drill and tap and inserts to do this job...about 150.00 or more for the kit. Look in the yellow pages for a carb shop or if you can't find one, I will give you a phone number to call in Cleveland, if you run out of options. But I really think this is a moot point as you used an oversized fitting and once that is done, your carb is done.....
Racer
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From: Millbrae California
Any good carb shop should be able to install a heli-coil. You can check with Lars or we also can do the job (we are in Northern California). You can send just the bowl or if the carb is assembled it would be done as part of a overhaul. Henry @ olescarb
www.olescarb.com
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
don't hold your hopes up too high. Once you use an oversize fitting, the carb becomes unrepairable as there is not enough metal left to cut threads for the thread inserts...
Before you waste your money to ship the carb for repairs, be sure to tell the guy you installed the oversize fitting...
Before you waste your money to ship the carb for repairs, be sure to tell the guy you installed the oversize fitting...
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From: Taylor Michigan
Try a local auto parts store that handles Dorman products. They have a special fitting with a 'O' ring that will solve the problem specifically made to fit the damaged inlet.
PS, they are available in both 5/16 and 3/8
PS, they are available in both 5/16 and 3/8
Last edited by Ironcross; Jan 31, 2009 at 02:03 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Clarksville Indiana
I just read on the cliffs carb website that they fix that for 45 bucks.. but it excluded some type or year carbs.. look up the site, it was under "services" I think? I been too many carb places today 
