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Taipan 25-11-09 09:22 AM

How to remove mangled float bowl screws?
 
I want to remove the float bowl screws on my carbs. They are typically mangled up! Why do people re-use them like that?http://www.therevcounter.com/customs...s/rolleyes.gif Anyway, whats your way of removing such screws?

Dave20046 25-11-09 09:23 AM

Re: How to remove mangled float bowl screws?
 
hack saw or dremmel a slat in it then get a good flat head screw?

lee67 25-11-09 11:31 AM

Re: How to remove mangled float bowl screws?
 
+1

punyXpress 25-11-09 11:57 AM

Re: How to remove mangled float bowl screws?
 
+ tap them ( not too hard ) to break the seal - if you can apply unscrewing pressure at the same time, it'll help.

Taipan 25-11-09 12:28 PM

Re: How to remove mangled float bowl screws?
 
Had to get a small chisel and tap it round. Did it though.http://www.therevcounter.com/customs...ies/smiley.gif


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