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kahala46
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 Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 4:26 pm Post subject: Spark plug access window |
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| Has any one cut a window in the rear wheel well to access the spark plugs and make changeing the plugs easer when you are running dual carbs.If you have a pic it would help.Thank you |
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kahala46
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| Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Thank you Glenn butI was thinking of something a little bigger so you could access the manafold nuts and take them off as well. |
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andk5591
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I am so glad you posted that again - Was trying to find it the other day because I need to do the same thing on my project. Thanks!
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nobuggybob
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For the guys that just drill holes for your jets and adj. screws,What do you plug the holes with when not in use?
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kahala46
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| Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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| [quote="nobuggybob"]What do you plug the holes with when not in use?[/qu I plan to use nut inserts and and screw a plate over the hole with some kind of rubber backing to keep the H2O out ote] |
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Cusser
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I cut an access panel maybe 6 x 10 inches in my 1970 sedan, to access #3 and #4 spark plugs, which were behind/under the AC compressor. I used a piece of sheet metal to seal that, with a hex head screw at each end to hold it. Maybe I can take and post a photo this weekend, PM me Friday.
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Glenn
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| Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 6:43 pm Post subject: |
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| For the guys that just drill holes for your jets and adj. screws,What do you plug the holes with when not in use? |
I have no problem getting to the intake manifold nuts.
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Hotrodvw
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Can ya see them winder's in there????
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marekv8
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| Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 6:30 am Post subject: |
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I'm running the HiPacs from the previous post and they're extremely well made. All the Hooky's Panel Shop bits are great.
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kahala46
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| Thank you all for all your posts. please keep the pics and ideas comming Rob |
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hemifalcon
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I don't need to do this, although it may make things easier. Removing those covers is one extra headache. I can get my carbs and all off without doing some cutting of the car. I have to use a similar setup with my ratchet, and different connections, but I can get the job done with dual Dell 40's installed. It's a bit of a pain, but I don't see how this really makes it any easier in the end.
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Hotrodvw
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| Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 8:42 am Post subject: |
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It does make it easier to change plugs, get to manifold nuts, etc......BUT, IMO I wouldn't cut the car if it isn't already. Mine were done when i bought it.
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