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Old 05-25-2018, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by DUB
Thank you for taking the time to do this.

CONFIRMED> It works with an open end..which is fine. I may get some of these fittings and try it with modified flare wrench just for the heck of it.

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You've posted lots of useful info, I'm happy to share and collaborate, I just wish it was less painful getting to point of offering useful info
Old 05-25-2018, 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by suprspooky
I'd be happy to purchase the 3/4" fittings locally for you and ship if needed.
WOW! - that would be great!

Could you contact me by email for the details: ra-gr@t-online.de

Happy gretings from Germany

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Old 05-25-2018, 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by suprspooky
As usual with these old turds it gets muddier rather than cleareryou've got a mixture of Inlet fittings.

A lot can happen in 50+ years, my Carbs. suffered many years of Octane Booster which (when left in Fuel over winters for 20+ years) caused lots of corrosion damage including the Fuel Inlet bore threads and Fittings.

You've got a nice correct Bowl on your Center Carb. (with Vent mechanism), my Center Bowl was replaced in the distant past.

Where did you get the Air Cleaner Base Cork Gaskets and about how thick/tall are they?
3 cork baskets glued together
Old 06-18-2018, 03:45 AM
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With the great help from dave (suprspooky), who purchased the 3/4" fittings and sent them to me in Germany, my problems are solved . Thanks again for that help and thanks to the whole Corvette-comunity in this forum!!!!

Greets from Germany

Gerrit



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