1600 dual port running on 2 cylinders

[Cusser]

[VW_Jimbo]

For the intake nuts I use a 1/4" drive 13mm swivel socket by Snap On. They have the "short" socket on a really tight swivel. Makes it super easy!

I ran into this issue. It was an aftermarket alt stand cast too short. Owner was against changing the chrome out for stock. So, I installed around 5 paper gaskets to just clear. I think I filed the end casting down on the head mating side several strokes of a files worth.
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[67rustavenger]

Thank you again. I appreciate the support.

Cusser, it's not for a lack of tools. I have plenty. It's just that the swing radius in the engine compartment is rather tight. Thus the need for the two different configured wrenches.

VWjimbo, I'm just a garage mechanic. So the Snap-On truck does not stop at the end of my driveway. I'm not trying to be a smart-a$$. It's just the reality of things here.
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[VW_Jimbo]

No worries! You sound more experienced than just a hobbiest, so I was assuming you may have at one time invested in tools. I still hit up the Snap On guy here locally, for repairs mainly. But ever once in a while for a new tools. For what it is worth, that 13mm swivel makes easy work of the fuel pump, the generator stand, dual carb manifolds and a few other spots that are tight. If you do get your hands dirty enough, money well spent.
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[67rustavenger]

[VW_Jimbo]

[67rustavenger]

There is a pawn shop up the road that hates small tools. Yet they buy them all the time.
I paw through the boxes of loose tools and once in a while come up with a Snap-On, Craftsman.... tool that will work well for me.
Like the Snap-On 17mm swivel socket that is perfect for getting to the upper left motor mount bolt.

I hear ya. Thank you for the kind words and encouragement.
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[67rustavenger]

SO after shredding my forearms trying in vain (or is that vane) to get the end casting in place. I bit the bullet and removed the engine last night.

Funny thing is that once the engine was on the garage floor. I looked at the offending end casting. And I'll be damned! The flippin boot was on the casting correctly. The casting was loosely on the intake port of the head and partially into the boot when I started taking it out.
I guess all of the wiggling worked it in place.
I tightened down the boot and then the end casting.
Reached for my new latest favorite tool. An $18 6v bell housing from the last swap meet I attended. Installed a spare starter and wired up the hot side of the coil. Put some gas in the carb and started it up on the floor.
Wala! It's running on all 4 cylinders.
Problem solved.

Thank you everyone that helped me get this sorted.
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[Eric&Barb]

GOOD! Thanks for the update!
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[Danwvw]

I've been there too!
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[vamram]

Yep, I had that same issue on my '74 recently, dead 3-4 due to a leaky manifold to hear gasket. I bought a long HF ratchet tool with a double-jointed/swiveling head and was able to loosen and tighten the front and back manifold nuts without dropping the engine. One of the best cheap tools i ever bought!

Glad you got it fixed!
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[VW_Jimbo]

Everyone has been down that road. Enjoy the ride. Take away the lesson taught and then apply that knowledge in the future! And take a momment to relish in the fact that you did it!!! Nice job man!
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[andk5591]

My procedure for chasing something like this is starter fluid with a straw. I give shots at every joint - including the manifold/head. I do this again AFTER I have installed everything as well.
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[vamram]

Here's the one I use for this:

https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/sockets-r...98484.html
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[VW_Jimbo]