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NoIdea Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2014 Posts: 5 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 6:27 am Post subject: 1963 356C carbs removal help |
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hey guys. Im removing the carburetors from the intake manifold to clean them out. each carb is mounted with four bolts. the ones in the back are very difficult to access. what tools have you guys used to successfully remove the 12mm nuts from the backside of the carburators?
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jay abrams Samba Member
Joined: May 21, 2012 Posts: 4 Location: Coronado Ca
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 8:12 am Post subject: |
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I use a stubby 12mm wrench bought specifically for that job.
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Jon Schmid Samba Member
Joined: May 29, 2012 Posts: 2039 Location: Southern California
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 9:05 am Post subject: 1963 356C carbs removal help |
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I bought a 12 MM combo wrench (12 point) and cut it in half with a grinder. Be very careful not to drop any nuts/washers down the manifolds! Cover the manifold with a clean rag immediately after you remove either carb. |
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dsrtfox Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2009 Posts: 443 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 10:37 am Post subject: |
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I use a 1/4" swivel socket on a extension. Also keep a small telescoping magnet to pick the nuts and washers up before removing the carbs... |
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NoIdea Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2014 Posts: 5 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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thanks guys. Great advice, Ill give it a shot tomorrow |
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356ron Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2012 Posts: 16 Location: Smiths Falls,Ontario,Canada
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Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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Another suggestion with Zeniths is to remove the mixture screws so you do not bend them with wrench swings. My car had some when I first purchased it. Do not loose the springs.
I like to cover the carburetor intakes while working and account for all pieces before pulling the carbs off. Then quickly plug the manifolds.
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