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Glenn 
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 Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: Weber doors? |
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| Tvättbjörn wrote: |
The rubber plugs are not installed. You can see the carb adjusting screws. Best way - mark location with carbs installed - remove carbs and drill from inside out, You can do the same for your spark plugs if really needed
However, with the correct tool you will get the plugs out. Just a magnetic socket + short wobble extension and a flex ratchet. |
I use the top wrench to get to the plugs.
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Junkyardjockey
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 6:48 am Post subject: Re: Weber doors? |
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But what about us with late supers with those shock bumper mounts? where are the access panels for that??
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APPLEGREENVW
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 6:53 pm Post subject: Re: Weber doors? |
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| But what about us with late supers with those shock bumper mounts? where are the access panels for that?? |
Did you see Glenn photo on page 1?? 74-79 same rear shock mounts.
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Glenn
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:00 pm Post subject: Re: Weber doors? |
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Actually the 1.5" holes are for accessing #1 and #3 spark plugs, #2 and #4 can be accessed from inside the engine compartment.
Currently I have Weber IDAs and the adjustment screws are on a 45* angle and I can get a long screwdriver on them from the top and between the inside of the fender well and the carb. Previously, I had Dellortos and drilled a few small holes so I can run a screwdriver in from under the fender to the screws... I have since welded them shut since I no longer need them.
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Junkyardjockey
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:22 pm Post subject: Re: Weber doors? |
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| Junkyardjockey wrote: |
| But what about us with late supers with those shock bumper mounts? where are the access panels for that?? |
Did you see Glenn photo on page 1?? 74-79 same rear shock mounts. |
I saw some holes sir, but they looked pre existing. I didn't see any other that would allow access to the plugs. Unless they were hidden or I didn't see them....
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Glenn
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:26 pm Post subject: Re: Weber doors? |
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| APPLEGREENVW wrote: |
| Junkyardjockey wrote: |
| But what about us with late supers with those shock bumper mounts? where are the access panels for that?? |
Did you see Glenn photo on page 1?? 74-79 same rear shock mounts. |
I saw some holes sir, but they looked pre existing. I didn't see any other that would allow access to the plugs. Unless they were hidden or I didn't see them.... |
Big round hole in the middle.
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Junkyardjockey
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:28 pm Post subject: Re: Weber doors? |
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| Glenn wrote: |
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| APPLEGREENVW wrote: |
| Junkyardjockey wrote: |
| But what about us with late supers with those shock bumper mounts? where are the access panels for that?? |
Did you see Glenn photo on page 1?? 74-79 same rear shock mounts. |
I saw some holes sir, but they looked pre existing. I didn't see any other that would allow access to the plugs. Unless they were hidden or I didn't see them.... |
Big round hole in the middle.
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that hole just above where that blue wire goes across the inner fender?
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Glenn
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:33 pm Post subject: Re: Weber doors? |
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| Junkyardjockey wrote: |
| Glenn wrote: |
| Junkyardjockey wrote: |
| APPLEGREENVW wrote: |
| Junkyardjockey wrote: |
| But what about us with late supers with those shock bumper mounts? where are the access panels for that?? |
Did you see Glenn photo on page 1?? 74-79 same rear shock mounts. |
I saw some holes sir, but they looked pre existing. I didn't see any other that would allow access to the plugs. Unless they were hidden or I didn't see them.... |
Big round hole in the middle.
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that hole just above where that blue wire goes across the inner fender? |
yes, a straight shot at the spark plug.
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virusdoc
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| Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 12:49 pm Post subject: Re: Weber doors? |
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| But what about us with late supers with those shock bumper mounts? where are the access panels for that?? |
Cut them above the bumper mount and make your own covers out of sheet steel (or aluminum) like mine:
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| Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 2:03 pm Post subject: Re: Weber doors? |
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| virusdoc wrote: |
Cut them above the bumper mount and make your own covers out of sheet steel (or aluminum) like mine:
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I made a cover similar to this (but not as good looking) in mid-1970s to access the #3 and #4 spark plugs on my 1835cc DP engine which had the dealer-installed DPD air conditioning. Mine removed from under the fender though. Back in those days with leaded gasoline, the spark plugs needed to be changed way more often.
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